Introduction

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Remember why you’re there.

Remember why you’re there.

It’s a cliche, but it’s true: Work is the most important thing in the world. If you don’t have a job, you don’t have a life. You’ve probably heard this before, but it’s true. And if you’re not working, then chances are your life will just keep circling around and around until one day (or many days) later—and it won’t be so bad after all!

Be mindful of the environment.

• Be mindful of the environment

• Take a few minutes before work to notice what’s around you, what you see and hear. How does it make you feel? Do you feel energized or relaxed? Are there any colors or shapes that stand out for some reason? These are all important cues that can help guide your thoughts and affect your mood during the day.

Surround yourself with supportive people.

Surround yourself with supportive people who will help you reach your goals.

The more people who are invested in the success of your business, the better. When you’re at work, it’s easy to feel isolated and alone—you’re busy with work and don’t have time for friends or family. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to make connections outside of work! For example:

• Join a local meetup group that focuses on entrepreneurship or web development (or whatever industry interests you). You’ll learn about new ideas, get advice from successful entrepreneurs, and meet people who have similar interests as yours!

• Check out Google Groups if there aren’t any groups near where live; there’s probably one nearby that would be happy to host one (and maybe even pay for hosting fees). Just make sure nobody else has already started one first!

Have a plan.

Have a plan.

You know that feeling of excitement when you open up your closet and find that new outfit? You can’t wait to wear it, but then you get ready for work or school and realize that the other clothes are all dirty and need cleaning before they’re put back in the closet. The same goes for creativity—you might want to create something amazing, but if there’s no plan in place for getting there, then what’s the point?

Get a reward system in place.

You can’t expect people to go above and beyond if they don’t know how the reward system works.

If you want your team members to perform at their best, it is crucial that they understand how their work affects the bottom line and how much money will be available for them once they complete a project. This means having clear expectations upfront about what quality of work is required from each department and ensuring that everyone understands where they fit into this scheme.

Set boundaries.

• Set boundaries.

• Identify your personal limits and how they relate to the work you do. For example, if it’s too much of a distraction for you to be interrupted by phone calls during meetings, then make sure that everyone in the meeting understands this and respects it.

• When setting these boundaries at work, think about how they affect the people around you who depend on you for help or advice—and what impact those changes might have on them if they’re not included in your plans.

Don’t let work interfere with your personal life.

If you’re like most people, your work and personal life are often in conflict. You may have deadlines that require you to put in long hours at the office, but this also means that you’ll probably be running late for dinner with friends or family members because of the time it takes getting there. Or maybe your commute involves taking public transportation while listening to music on Spotify—not exactly ideal when trying to focus on work!

The key here is learning how to balance these two aspects of life so they don’t interfere with each other. The best way I’ve found is by creating good habits around my daily routine:

• Set aside specific times each day where I can do whatever I want (e.g., eat lunch at home instead of going out). This helps me avoid distractions from coworkers who may want something from me during those times; it also gives me an opportunity for reflection on what matters most today (more on this below).

• Create boundaries between work and other parts of my life like socializing outside office hours or getting exercise outdoors instead of going straight home after finishing up early one morning before heading into meetings later that afternoon.*

Keep to yourself when you need to get things done.

The best way to be productive is to stay focused on the task at hand. That means asking yourself, “What am I doing here?” and then answering that question with a clear answer—you’re here to do work! If you’re not sure of your current situation or what it is that you need to be doing, ask someone who knows more about it than yourself (e.g., your boss) for guidance on how best to proceed.

Look for ways to make your job easier.

You might be able to find some small ways to make your job easier. For example, maybe you can do some of the things that are repetitive or time-consuming. Or maybe there’s some way that you could help someone else get what they need done faster by doing it yourself.

You could also look at the bigger picture and ask yourself: What is the best way for me to provide value? If a particular project isn’t working out, how can I make sure that everyone knows about it so we can fix our mistakes together?

Find positive and constructive feedback from others, not just negative criticism from others.

• Find positive and constructive feedback from others, not just negative criticism from others.

• Surround yourself with supportive people who will be honest with you about what they think of your work, but who also give you credit for the good things that happen at work too!

• Have a plan for every day so that nothing is left up to chance—or chance alone if you don’t have a plan! For example: “Today I will do X” or “I’ll spend fifteen minutes on my most important task by 7pm.” If something goes wrong during those fifteen minutes (like someone calls into work unexpectedly), then whatever happens happens; it’s not much different than losing an hour or two of sleep because we didn’t set aside enough time in our calendars for everything we needed/wanted to get done before leaving home each morning…no matter how much fun certain activities may seem beforehand (eek!).

Do something new every two weeks to liven up your routine.

In order to keep yourself inspired and motivated, it’s important to do something new every two weeks. Here are some ideas:

• Write a new blog post on your website or blog platform. If you’re not sure where this should go, check out our guide for writing content for your business blog.

• Make a video about something that’s important to you—your family or pets perhaps? Or maybe it’s just an idea of what inspires you at work each day! You can create videos with free software like Indesign or After Effects (or even just use photos).

• Take an improv class if one of these interests you—they come highly recommended by many creatives who want their work ethic improved and creativity unlocked!

You can still be creative at work without feeling like you’re compromising your goals in the process

You can still be creative at work without feeling like you’re compromising your goals in the process.

One of the biggest challenges when it comes to being creative outside of work is that people often think that if they have a job, they can’t be as productive or focused on their passions. That’s not true! Being busy doesn’t mean that you’re not doing anything; sometimes being busy can actually help with productivity and focus because it forces us to get things done rather than putting them off until tomorrow or next week. The key is finding ways of making sure that all aspects of our lives are balanced so we don’t let one area become too much more important than others (and then end up hurting ourselves).

Conclusion

H. Siddiqi, C.L. Cantrell

(2008), JOURNAL OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR GENETICS AND ETHOLOGY, vol 5(2): pp 47-60

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to review the research and findings that suggest that a positive and supportive culture (a positive organizational climate) can help individuals flourish in their work environment by fostering creativity and innovation. This review also examines the evidence on whether a cultural change occurs as an outcome of individual growth or through a social or structural change. We summarize these findings based on three types of cultures: static, trusting, and creative. Finally, suggestions for unique elements in a culture conducive to creativity are presented using four case studies from the literature to illustrate how culture is altered over time when it becomes more positive, trustful and open.Keywords: Positive Organizational Climate, Workplace Effects on Creativity, Supervisory Support