Running out of creativity? Run into creativity instead with this advice from one of our creative writer/runner colleagues! Expand your definition of creativity, boost your productivity, and maybe even stretch your muscles, too! Learn more, then check out the full blog.

1. Running Into Creativity

2. Creativity outside work

3. • Even for those who love flexing their
creative muscles, a job that requires
creativity can sometimes result in
insufficient mental bandwidth for
creativity in "real life".
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4. • If you find yourself balancing this
desire to be creative but no will to
actually do anything all that creative,
reflect on your definition of creativity.
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5. • Creativity is more than just painting a
picture or writing a story.
• Finding – or injecting – creativity
in unexpected ways can be personally
fullfilling and energizing.
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6. • 2020 fitness goals didn't go as
planned?
• Whether you're breaking out of
lockdown mode, celebrating a
milestone birthday, or just shaking
things up, this could be the year
you get moving!
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7. • Whatever the journey you're setting
off on – running, walking, or just
getting going – it starts with getting
started.
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8. • Beyond the physical challenge of
actually running, for example, you'll
often find the opportunity for mental
challenges, too.
• Even the route you choose to take
provides a chance to inject creativity
for an unexpectedly fun run.
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9. Don’t run from it – run with it

10. • Of course, what sometimes starts out
as fresh and inspiring – I'm on my
way to running a half marathon! –
can sometimes feel a bit stale when
you really get into it (Wait, how far do
I have to go today??).
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11. The solution? Simple!
• Change up your route (or routine!) every
week or two.
• A new route offers plenty to see and
experience, occupying mental energy while
burning physical energy.
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12. Variety doesn't have to be exotic
• Run through your own neighborhood, taking
different turns at each corner.
• Run along the main road – being careful of
the traffic!
• Run back and forth through and around an
empty parking lot.
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13. Change challenges us
• Hills are harder – but great views!
• Random not-exactly paths lead in
interesting directions – but watch your step!
• All-flat, all-the-time can be boring – but can
also give you a chance to try interval training
or pay more attention to your podcast!
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14. The cycle of creativity

15. • A creative path can lead to rich and
rewarding destinations – and refresh
creativity at work, too!
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16. • Breaking up the day with some
creative exercise can help you hit the
reset button for the rest of the day.
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17. • A balanced day can make you
happier, more productive, and leave
you feeling creatively satisfied, both
personally and professionally.
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18. Final Thoughts

19. • No matter your style, injecting
creativity and variety into your
day makes a difference.
• Plus, breaks boosts productivity —
the run/walk/run approach delivers!
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20. • Choose a creative form that works
for you – perhaps biking, cooking,
or gardening.
• Looking for inspiration? Read others’
experiences of finding creativity in
unlikely or unexpected places in this
blog, this blog, and this blog!
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21. What’s ahead on your
creative path?

22. Want more?
Binge watch… Read the full blog… Like some podcasts!

23. Have we met socially?

24. Thank you!