The state of mind that allows you to find inspiration becomes more elusive if you aren’t addressing your own needs along the way. Here are several ways to switch things up and take yourself into account for a change that will help you find inspiration for creative new ideas.

1. Write It Down:

Write everything down: Good ideas, bad ideas, laughably terrible ideas, random musings, dreams, everything. Putting your thoughts on paper makes it easier to go back and find the stroke of genius. It also helps you learn a little bit about how your own brain works.

2. Read:

Nearly every successful entrepreneur reads voraciously when they're not working. More importantly, they read books, blogs and papers covering subjects outside their industry to widen their knowledge and discover new connections.

3. Find New Surroundings:

The physical space around us has a surprising impact on thought processes. Spending time brainstorming away from the desk can be surprisingly productive.

If you’re an at-home entrepreneur, start working at different independent local coffee shops each time you work away from home.

4. Broaden Your Horizons:

Traveling is a great way to see how the rest of the world lives. You can get inspiration from seeing new ways of doing things or discovering needs you didn't know existed.

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