No supplies required. Just You.

I’m right-handed. Which means, according to the stats, I live most of my days in my logical, list-making left brain.

And honestly? That checks out.

I’m the queen of Post-it notes and tidy to-do lists.

But when I need imagination—when I want to create, problem-solve, or see things differently—logic only gets me so far. That’s when I reach for quick tricks to nudge myself into my creative right brain.

The best part?

It only takes 7–10 minutes a day.

No sketchbooks or art supplies required.

Just a few simple shifts to help you notice, imagine, and play.

Here are eight easy ways to do it—anywhere, anytime.

1. Notice Shapes, Not Labels

Look at everyday objects—like vases, lamps, or the outline of a chair.Instead of naming them, trace their shapes with your eyes. Follow curves, angles, dents, and edges.

When you see details rather than labels, you flip into right-brain thinking.

2. Free Association

Glance at a pillow with a rose pattern. Now imagine the rose as deep red, then burgundy, then oversized, then tiny, then swaying to music.By shifting color, size, or motion, you strengthen imagination and keep your right brain active.

3. Switch hands (and senses)

Brush your teeth, drink your coffee, or comb your hair with your non-dominant hand.It feels awkward—but that’s the point. You’re repatterning your brain and waking up new pathways.

Bonus: close your eyes for simple tasks. Notice pressure, texture, sound, or even the rhythm of your breathing.

4. Breathe deeply

Creativity needs oxygen.

Pause.

Inhale.

Exhale.

Expand your breath slowly.

What scents are in the air? Fresh coffee, morning rain, woodsmoke?

Now put words or images to those scents—suddenly your imagination is awake.

“Shallow breathing is the root of all evil, but conscious deep breathing restores and secures our souls.” ~ Desmond Green

5. Move

Stretch.

Sway.

Walk around the room.

Dance if you want.

Movement clears mental clutter and sparks new energy.

Too chilly for bare feet in the grass? Roll down your car window. Feel the air.

Notice how a simple shift in movement or sensation can change your perspective.

“If you don’t move your body, your right brain thinks you’re dead.” —Sylvia Brown

6. Savor your food

Slow down at your next meal.

Taste, don’t just chew.

Think of a summer peach—fuzzy skin, juicy bite, sweet drip down your chin.When you savor textures and flavors, your imagination simmers too.

7. Notice color

Colors are everywhere, but we rarely see them.Pause and study:

·        The deep umber tip of your banana.

·        The flecks of blue woven into a chair’s fabric.

·        The shifting shades of bark outside your window.

Color noticing sharpens awareness and expands creativity.

8. Take More Photos

Yes, your phone counts.

But instead of selfies or posed shots, capture details: textures on a brick wall, shadows across a table, or the angle of light on your morning coffee.

Seeing the world through a lens encourages fresh perspectives.

Your 7-Minute Challenge

I dare you: give yourself just 7 minutes a day to try one of these eight tips.

Your problem-solving skills, imagination, and energy will grow—fast.

Want to go a step further? If you’re willing to pick up a pencil, I have five more creativity-boosting exercises (still zero art talent required).

👉 CLICK HERE: 5 Creativity Tips – all you need is paper and pencil

✨ Why this works: Activating the right side of your brain builds flexibility, imagination, and confidence. It helps you see possibilities—whether you’re painting, decorating, or navigating everyday life.