Brainstorm

There is a wonderful side to brainstorming. The ideas, the creativity, the freedom, the energy, the enthusiasm. It just feels good to unload every idea that you can muster in a few minutes. It feels great to be able to unabashedly yell out ideas, never fearful of being shot down. It is energizing to come up with endless possibilities for what could be. A few weeks ago, someone told me to brainstorm at least once per month to continuously come up with creative and exciting new ideas for my business.

There is a downside to brainstorming as well. The ideas can seem somewhat overwhelming. What to implement? What goes by the wayside? If you are anything like I am, you may find that all of the ideas seem like good ones. Then what? A list of 20 ideas to start... and not enough hours in the day to actually make it all happen.

So the happy medium goes something like this. Everything gets a number according to priority. Then, one at a time, I get moving on the list. Seems elementary, but following up on the small creative things keeps me inspired.

The next time you find yourself in a rut - brainstorm. And then put those ideas into action.

Happy 4th everyone.


Ericka Heid, SPHR

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