Does anyone ask or challenge people to think outside the box these days? It was all the buzz or a big thing during my career.
Does being asked to think outside the box infer that one is boxed in or uncreative?
Seeking and being open to viable alternatives to circumstances can be rewarding. The need and impetus for change can lead to creativity and new ideas.
No one likes being in a box because there is nowhere to go. Left, right, up, or down, there is a restrictive wall.
If thinking outside the box creates a new world, being boxed is a place of little imagination or creativity.
Who does not want to leave the four walls of their sameo-sameo job or life to explore and experience new things? Everyone has a routine and can become stuck, but mixing in new things can create variety and opportunities for learning and obtaining more experiences.
How do we escape the drabness and drudgery of routines?
One can begin by answering the following questions.
When are you most creative?
When are you most relaxed, and new ideas or possibilities pop into your head?
There are opportunities for discovery when we loosen the strings and stresses of our routines as spouses, parents, employees, and other roles.
Walking in the park stimulated my creative juices while writing my books. There was something about the expanse of the blue sky, the salve of sunlight, and the thump of my footsteps. My imagination left the cramped box and created words and scenes.
Change is good!
Just Imagine! Then come new ideas.
Sometimes, being alone in a different locale or space can spur creativity.
There are countless things one can do outside besides walking.
I love taking photos of flowers, trees, creepy crawlers, and birds that soar, hover, and perch.
Get out of the box.
What is the proverbial box?
The box is a metaphor for many things, including assumptions about what you think you can or cannot do. These assumptions can be associated with rules, the ways of the past, or other things that deter new perspectives or approaches.
Past experiences of what is possible, correct, and prudent can restrict one’s imagination.
Thinking outside the box involves resisting the routine and what is viewed as the norm. It involves the freedom to acquire new perspectives and ideas.
Thinking outside the box is not only a call to find innovative or creative solutions but also to acquire more experiences to make life more fulfilling and meaningful.
Do you feel boxed in?
Discover a new interest, hobby, or activity that excites and provides fulfillment. Also, consider something you used to do but had to stop for some reason.
I’m making time for piano practice. I took a long break from practicing due to other responsibilities. The solace and rewards of playing again enrich my day.
Sometimes, shaking things up and rearranging things can positively affect our perspective on the day and ourselves.
You don’t have to feel or be boxed in.
Get outside of your box.
Be well.