Comments on: 21 Mindless But Productive Tasks for When Genius Takes a Hike

By: Alyson Stanfield

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 14:32:51 +0000

In reply to Melanie.

Good idea to listen to podcasts while cleaning up, Melanie. I have so many to catch up on.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 14:32:09 +0000

In reply to Jo Vandermey.

Thanks for sharing, Jo. I get the numbers thing – easy to do without Genius.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 14:31:29 +0000

In reply to Francesco.

Francesco: YES! Absolutely. I am an avid hiker, so I get it. It’s so important to have that REAL downtime, as I mentioned.

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By: Francesco

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 10:22:09 +0000

Hey Alyson, nice suggestions, thanks!
I also find that doing something totally unrelated could help… for example, if Genius is taking a hike, maybe it’s a good idea to join him!
I’m lucky enough to live in an area where it’s easy to take a walk and find yourself surrounded by nature in a few minutes. So by detaching myself from “everyday stuff”, most of the times my mind will wander around and, after a bit, generate new works ideas, or even solutions to some creative problems.
I think the principle is very similar to some of your proposals, sometimes it’s good to have some new inputs, and even not to be too focused on a subject/task, so the mind’s creative side will be able to “work its ways”!

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By: Jo Vandermey

Sat, 09 Apr 2016 13:21:48 +0000

Great post and ideas Alison. I shared on google + Now I will have to think of some of the ways I refill my genius and add to your list. My husband an accountant does what he calls mindless number crunching when his mind well is done at work and home. Not my creative venue but it works for him. I let him do my number crunching too!

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By: Jo Reimer

Sat, 09 Apr 2016 02:23:14 +0000

In reply to jan.

Good idea, Jan, to leave anomyous framed painting bits. I can use all this little 5×7 frames that go unused. I’ve bought littl frames at Dollar stores, too.

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By: Melanie

Fri, 08 Apr 2016 19:22:13 +0000

Nice list. I am seconding the cleaning, looking at abandoned work, and freshening up. I like to listen to art podcasts while doing it! Or having a look at inventory and seeing if there is anything to order. Checking out my favorite artists websites for any new work or fun interviews. Dream about the future 😉

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By: Paula Manning-Lewis

Fri, 08 Apr 2016 15:35:32 +0000

Thanks Alyson! I am writing an introduction of my own to include with it. 🙂 Common courtesy dictates that I ask first, as I would want someone to do for me.

Thanks again! 🙂

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 08 Apr 2016 15:14:00 +0000

In reply to Patricia C Vener.

Patricia: I think this might help you with all you have coming up.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 08 Apr 2016 15:13:41 +0000

In reply to Lyna Lou Nordstrom.

Yes. Glad you can use these suggestions, Lyna Lou.

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