10 Ways to Stay Creative While Exhausted
Introduction
Have you ever wondered how to keep staying creative even though you have hit the infamous “zombie” mode? Well, I thought I would scout the Internet for the 10 most effective ways how to keep you creative while exhausted during any looming deadline. Ten sure ways to keep work progressing.
Even though you feel as you might be invincible, remember that none of us are. Some of these steps can be harmful if sustained during long periods of time. But then again, we all do whatever it takes to make sure we are ahead of deadline to leave a good lasting impression. Right?
Buckle up and enjoy!
1. Power Up
The most common way to power up is probably the Energy Drink. With over a hundred different kinds to choose from you are sure to find one that is to your own liking and flavor. The danger here is really only not to get addicted to this easy way of ensuring a Super Mario Power Up working mode.
2. The Geek Minute Exercise
Well, after sitting down in front of your computer for hours at end it is important to move your limbs to ensure blood flow. Do the one (1) minute geek exercise to get your energy flowing again. There is little research proposing this will work but geeks are geeks and there has to be some relevance to this theory.
3. The Power Nap
This is a dangerous one. However one of the most effective of the bunch. Stop everything you are doing. Relax every single body part that you possess and close your eyes. Try to think of nothing else but the dark insides of your eyelids. Well, there you go. NOW DON’T FALL ASLEEP!
4. The Surprise Scare
Takes some setting up but is a really well formulated energy boost. However, without an interval randomizer its effectivity is rapidly decreased with every scare. Put the alarm to a random time (preferably within the time you are working) without looking. Raise the volume to max (11 in our case). Keep working.
5. YouTube Yourself
There is always something fun and inspirational to watch at the ole YouTube factory. However, watch out! The danger here is you will most likely get stuck there for a while. Be sure to have a good 30 minutes to spare to get your energy regenerated. Warning: Don’t Get Stuck!
6. The Kitchen Stroll
We all need to eat right? So, what could really make your energy start pumping again (unless you’re dead that is) is to make sure that all (and I mean ALL) of your power bars, candy, beverages and edibles are located somewhere in the kitchen (hence the name “The Kitchen Stroll”. Make sure you never stand still while getting your nuetriants. Ain’t it good with exercise?
7. The “BIO” Run
As a side effect to eating and drinking we have this really annoying biological thing we all need to answer to every once in a while. Here’s the trick. Whenever you feel you have to go, run as FAST as you can to the rest room. When you’re done, run like your life depended on it on your way back to your workstation. Keep working.
8. The Match
I don’t know if it works as it totally freaks me out and also believe it’s directly harmful to your eyes. However, it’s been used in cartoons since the dawn of time it seems so how dangerous can it be. Right? lol Take a couple of match sticks and pin up your eyes with them. Make sure they are the right length by cutting off the edges. make sure to get rid of any sharp edges. Warning: This is hazardous!
9. The Cold Shock
Here’s a shocker for you. Fill up your bathtub with only cold (as cold as possible) water. The colder the better. You might want to strip down to your skin before attempting this one. But, if you have spare clothes around you go ahead and do it with them on. Entirely up to you. Well, the rest is kinda of obvious right? Warning: Don’t stay too long in there. (Yeah, like you could!!)
10. Endurance Fight
This last trick is probably the best sollution. Simply make sure you have air. That you have light aroung you. That you heart is still beating. That your friends are still there to pick you up from the floor when you successfully completed your work. Simply continue working. Do it the Bill Gates style. Get It Done! The sooner you are done, the faster you get to rest.
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Although I love this post, the pictures you picked crack me up!
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this is a crack up…i am oh so there right now
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Just… too… tired… to come up with a snappy response. Perfect timing for this… for me.
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WOW.. I think I do 8 out of 10 LOL.. The things we do to get the job done. Good post I enjoyed it.. = )
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This post is excellent, some great tools for every designer lol. I am not sure I will be able to try out #8 but it seems effective haha.
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I consume energy drinks all the time for a couple hour pick me up. My favorite would be On Go Energy. ( http://www.ongoenergy.com ) It has electrolytes and ginseng which are great for focus and concentration.
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Yeah!! You should know
Hahahaha.. great post!!
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Haha…ya I do like 90 percent of these.
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Very funny list. Number 10 is definitely me, though number 8 sounds like it’s worth a try.
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Cold shower… {>.<} … brrrrr
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BWHAHAHAHAHAHA
However on a serious note…. 20 minute catnap with an alarm, 4 minutes interval training on exercise equipment, a 5 minute walk outside, a quick shower, breakfast oats and fruit. Is the offically sanctioned way to gain 4 hours of energy….. Tested on squillions of uni students….
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Handy hint for catnapping – drink coffee immediately before you go to sleep. You should doze off before the caffeine hits, but when you wake up you’ll be more alert and avoid the usual grogginess that you can get if you only sleep for 20 minutes.
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Interesting site and post you have here!
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Some good stuff, fun and some could possibly be accurate thanks for putting it together.
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While not very dramatic, a get out of your chair and slug down some cold water always works.
You can also swing your arms around (depends on your cubicle/office mates and personal paranoia)
that gets blood back from your ankles to your grape.
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#9 Requires a hazard warning as well, because it can harm people with undiagnosed (or diagnosed) heart conditions.
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7. The “BIO” Run
I do this often.haha..
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Fantastic!
This is just what I needed today. I had to pull an all-niter because I’m swamped.
@web20empire
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Hilarious way to help us charge up during the “zombie” mood, as you mentioned it earlier. I loved these recharging points
Can i please share these tips on my blog (with a link to you) and adding few more to the list.I am sure it will contribute to your intresting tips.
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Ha ha… this make me laugh… anything to stay “Creative”
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I love the power nap! That’s ME with coffee in BOTH hands! LOL
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Taking a nap is the best option. Another option is to stand on ones head just for a couple of minutes.
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Great list. I especially like #4 – The Surprise Scare. Genioius.
I used to work on the website for SoBe, where we had access to free SoBe Adrenaline Rush all day. Nothin like boosting your energy and rotting your insides simultaneously!
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Great post. Hillarious.
A Red Bull, punching the air and checking cupboards for snacks does the job for me.
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how was the article on creativity? i didn’t read it (too exhausted!) ;D jk!! awesome, THANKS!!
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so funny….
needed a laugh & exhausted..so now i have a bit more nrg from the laugh… a nap is good.. or a bit of meditation always works too
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Though dangerous (for risk of oversleeping), I definitely say go for the power nap!
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Hm. I like to look at internet pornography sometimes. It helps me stay up a little longer. How about spam-commenting on other people’s blogs? The bots do it to me all the time – I don’t think they have a problem with getting drowsy. Yes, I think I’ll take a page out of the bots’ books and go back to working on #skynet.
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I LOVE the “BIO run” one!
So funny…
Personally I would recommend exercise for a boost. Some push ups, jumping jacks, etc.
Also what often helps me is to completely shift gears to a different activity altogether for some. Focusing on one thing for hours on end is not only tough but mentally exhausting!
Thanks for sharing,
Nik – Big Click Studios
@BigClickStudios
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I’m loving these – especially the “Bio” run. That made me laugh. ^.^
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Epic post. Really cracked me up. Thanks for this .
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Haha, the BIO run is quite the original approach. Powering up to me is one of the most effective because it doesn’t risk dangers of accidentally falling asleep, another which most of us are all guilty of
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I still am dead tired …
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Very entertaining (and useful). For those of you that need to become creative in the 1st place, check out my blog post 7 easy steps towards becoming creative.
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haa, punch post
like ur pic selection
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WARNING LABEL FOR #8:
DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME! (Try it at work where you can file for workers’ comp should the situation go awry. Void where prohibited. Some assembly required. CA residents add 7% sales tax. May cause ocular damage, bleeding, pain, nausea, heartburn, nasal leakage, laughter, gastric issues, blindness, unemployment, and death. If situation persists or does not improve in 24 hours, seek immediate medical attention. Women who are nursing, pregnant, or may become pregnant should not use this technique on themselves, they should use it on their partner.)
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Hysterical…
Along the same lines as #5, I’ve also found playing some games on the xbox or iPhone can be helpful – but you don’t want to get sucked in to them – 3 hours later you’re 1/2 way through Call of Duty and things are not looking good in terms of you going back to work
Whatever your approach is, it’s just important to recognize that when you’re creative juices are running low you might have to step away from the computer, recharge and come back strong. Nice post Twinster.
@JeremyTuber
beingastarvingartistsucks.com
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Love this post! I would really like to see it turned into a mindmap and posted on Biggerplate.com.
Please feel free to get in touch if you’re interested in this!
Best wishes
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Founder: Biggerplate.com
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The ability to nap is one of the keys to a happy, productive life. Cultivate it and gain tremendous advantage.
One of the things that keeps me awake when I am getting a “nap attack” is to roll something around in my mouth, strangely enough.
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I’ve never had an energy drink…but I am a BIG fan of naps…fun post
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Too fun…
Here’s another from Dali – he’s sit in a chair and fall asleep while holding a key. When the key slipped to the floor and hit a plate, it made noise and he’d wake up. He used the imagery in his head for ideas for painting.
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Nice
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Classic advice with some LOL pictures
I break every few hours to walk around. I also buy food daily; this causes me to step away from the computer for a 10-15 run to the store. A 3-5 mile run at night keeps my creative juices flowing. Coffee and tea don’t hurt, either.
RB
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wow this seems to be very intersting but what can i do to keep my teacher awake in class?
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le giggle! ;D Thanks Richard! i needed that laugh!
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ha ha ha, nice advice and funny pictures.
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Cool~Thanks for sharing
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ummm…i just peed my pants. thanks. (for the post, not the pee in the pants thing.)
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This is too funny! If only there was a list of ways to get the KIND of creativity you want quick…maybe in your next post? Thanks for sharing.
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During the creative process, we all need a little break (and a little laugh)! Thanks for posting this!
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I can do all but the “Power Nap” is in 15 min increments with an alarm because I can fall asleep in under 5 min but it is important to do the increments. Has to do with sleep cycles (15, 30, 45…)
And here’s my real secret: stay well hydrated (water every hour) and eat lightly every 2 hours and eat some protein FIRST. This can keep me going for many hours.
OH and it is critical to get a minimum of 7 hours of sleep out of every 24 hours (8-10 hours for peak performance).
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What about #HUMOR – LAUGH until you cry! Every has said, “you crack me up”. So, smashing good. Blessings, Debby
http://twitter.com/DebbyBruck
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Great comments, provocative, challenging, and extremely relevant! Thanks
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Thanks for sharing. Would be good to see an update soon.
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the power nap really work for me, thanks for the other tips
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Sometimes, when I am really tired, I blast some music (either Last.fm or CDs) and sing as loud as I can. Keeps me awake and anyone within 1 mile
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Sometimes, when I am really tired, I blast some music (either Last.fm or CDs) and sing as loud as I can. Keeps me awake and anyone within 1 mile
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