Rhythm of creativity - it’s a powerful beat

I was humming the tune “The Rhythm of Life” from Bob Fosse’s musical “Sweet Charity” to myself earlier (for what reason I have no idea) and it suddenly struck me creativity has a rhythm as well. The song goes:

“And The Rhythm Of Life is a powerful beat,
Puts a tingle in your fingers and a tingle in your feet,
Rhythm in your bedroom,
Rhythm in the street,
Yes, The Rhythm Of Life is a powerful beat”

And if you think about it, the same applies to creativity. It too has a powerful beat. When you’re in the creativity zone, it’s a marvelous thing. Nothing around you matters except what you’re doing. To me it’s like being in a bubble where time and the universe stands still.

Mornings are when I’m at my creative best. I’m at my freshest, my head is clear and my mind is ready - and usually willing - to go on that creative journey. And because I know I’m a morning person I make sure I allocate all the tasks that require me to think or be creative to this time.

If you want to take advantage of the powerful beat of the creative rhythm:

1. Work out when you feel most creative.

Are you a morning person? An afternoon person? A night owl? It doesn’t matter which it is, what matters is that you know and take advantage of it. It’s when you are ‘in the zone’ and most productive.

2. Get into the routine of being creative at that time.

It helps because you’re mind and body are ready for it. As I mentioned, I’m a morning person and my routine it to get up early, walk the dog as the exercise limbers both my body and mind, and then sit down in front of my computer or pen and paper with freshly brewed coffee in hand and rev up that creative beat.

3. Allocate a specific amount of time for your creativity session.

Set your watch, cell phone, computer or any type of alarm for the time you’ve set aside. Respect this time. You don’t have to go over it, but don’t go under it. Even if you don’t feel like writing or particularly switched on creative-wise, use it to read, take notes, daydream about what you want or are planning as your next infopreneurial opportunity.

Remember, the rhythm of creativity is a powerful beat, so let it put a tingle in your fingers and feet and go for it!