Thinking spots

Sometimes, just sitting in front of the computer and racking your brain doesn’t work. Get out, move, shift….

• Go to the pub – the best ideas tend to come at the one to two pint stage. Beer gardens are good. The Uptake Team meets regularly at the Dulo Bar in Sheffield because it has good music, interesting (changing) artwork and a relaxed feel. So if we don’t find inspiration, we don’t care.

• Long train rides are great for looking out of the window and watching the world. This is often when the brain is freed up for new stuff to make its way in.

• Sitting and watching – a cup of tea and time to ponder can work wonders.

If nothing seems to work, then think about asking Uptake in to help you kick start the creative thinking process. We’ve got all sorts of exercises and ways to help you sift great ideas from not-so-hot ones.

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