The
Imagineering Workout ~ Update 14 (and final)
Rousing from
a Mental Rut
Getting
out of a rut requires a list that will rouse and inspire you when applied.
Anne
Tryba
Principal
Graphic Designer, Building Specialties Design Studio
Rut Rousing exercises.
1.
Self-Talk: Have a frank discussion with yourself. Give
yourself a good talking too.
2.
Advice: Ask your inner board of directors for
advice. These are the people you know and that know you best. They may answer
back in familiar voices . . . one may even sound like your mom.
3.
New Angle: Physically stop whatever you are doing,
and force yourself to simply look at the situation, personal relationship,
design layout, illustration, thing from another angle. Hold it up to a mirror
to see it in reverse, or look at it upside down.
4.
Asking: Consult, connect, consider and confer with
others!
5.
Get Out of the Way: Have a second just for fun creative
task on the side that you can take a break with. Use this to distract yourself momentarily
from the project that is frustrating you. While you are working on the second
task for fun you might find the answer.
The comment about Self-Talk made me think of my grandma. My
grandma use to say. “It is ok to talk with yourself. It is ok to argue with
yourself. The problem comes when you fight with yourself and you lose.” Go ahead
and give yourself a good talking to when you get stuck! Fight with yourself but
don’t lose and give up.
I highly recommend The Imagineering Workout! It is not just a
book that gives you an idea of how Imagineers think and work. It is a kick in
the butt for those of us who either think we are not creative or just can’t get
going.
The
Imagineering Workout
By
The Disney Imagineers
ISBN
078685554-1
It
is available at Amazon.com
