Turning That Idea Into Reality

Posted by Robin Norgren on 10/19/10   |   Categorized as 3 Things,Creative Spark,For Men,For Sellers,For Women,Organization,Productivity

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Visualize this thing that you want, see it, feel it, believe in it. Make your mental blue print, and begin to build.”

~Robert Collier

You have a spark of an idea that needs a little coaxing to become a reality.  When you are in the midst of work, family, and life in general, the way to move in a new direction is to carve out some space and wait.  Now you may think that seems incredibly unreasonable but I say that in as little as fifteen minutes you can begin to see the leaves on the bud for that new thing.

Here are three ideas to bring this bloom to life:

WALK – This can be accomplished by simplybwalking the block of your street or lapping the parking lot of your apartment complex.  I leave it to you to decide whether you should take some inspiring music or let the sounds of the outdoors become your muse.

SIT AND BREATHE – INTENTIONAL breathing does wonders for calming the mind and clearing the senses.  Try sitting in a comfortable position, hands resting on your legs or on your belly.  Inhale for a count of 2, Exhale for a count of 4.  As you begin to notice the rhythm of your breath, possibly double the count.  Also, this can be done with or without music.  The key is to beware of falling into usual patterns of approaching the idea process and TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT.

REST (FOR 5 MINUTES) – Lay on your side or flat on your back, knees bent or legs out straight in front of you.  You can incorporate the breathing from option 2 and/or music.

I have found that in as little as fifteen minutes, I can interrupt the “busy” in my mind and heart, and dream a little.  Dreaming is good for the soul and for your business.

What other tips have worked for you?

~Robin Norgren

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  • Anonymous

    Love your suggestions Robin!
    I remember way back when – I was told to read “The Inner Game of Tennis” by a music teacher, which I dutifully read, although I don’t know if I completely understood “all” of why he told me to read it. A great book that became a sort of cult-favorite among musicians as it spoke of “quieting the mind” to focus on the game at hand. Although it was about tennis, the ideas could be applied to anything. The author eventually wrote “The Inner Game of Music” and other books, but the one thing that always sticks with me is the importance of “quieting the mind” to listen to yourself. Not easy to do with all the “noise” around us, but essential.

  • http://eightymillion.etsy.com Jennifer Schulting

    Good Morning Robin,

    A relaxing read. It actually helped me “slow down”–and that’s a hard thing for me to do. I function at my best with a routine, with my work, home, or when I’m creating in my studio. BUT, as you explained with the sit and breathe..try something different. So, true. I’m attempting to do this and I’m finding out more creative avenues to ventures on. So, steering a bit off the “usual path” is okay and the journey of what you might find is exciting. You could also say, I’m trying to step out of my box.

    This may sound a bit funny, but when I’m cooking/baking I’m brainstorming some thoughts through my head at the same time. Because to me it’s a relaxing time to do it. So, as I’m putting together my recipe I’m thinking about what I want to do, what I need to make it happen, and then by the time I’m done with what I’m making I’ve got a game plan ready to put into action. Along with a good cookie to eat!

    Nice photo and opening quote…..

  • http://www.handmadespark.com Amber Jordan

    yoga 101! Great ideas usually happen for me at 3am..maybe if I slowed down sooner I might get inspired faster ;)

  • http://twitter.com/gracefullygirly Kimberlee Cantwell

    A walk in the huge natural park near me always does me good! I’ve sorted out the most difficult of things just walking the trails. The rhythmic nature of it and concentrating on the trail helps, somehow, get my body in line with my mind and it feels so fantastic.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Georgianne-Holland/100001507536688 Georgianne Holland

    I like all of these ideas! In addition to quieting my mind, new ideas come to life for me when I talk to my husband. The reason this works is that he and I think so differently, hearing his take on my idea opens up my own thinking. Sometimes, the final piece of the puzzle falls into place. And when he doesn’t have a fresh take to give me, I enjoy the confused look on his face when he realizes he has no opinion ;)

  • Anonymous

    This is a great topic! Thanks for bringing it up. I think we often pressure ourselves to come up with a solution to a problem right away, when usually the best course of action is to pile all the facts in our brain, let them “percolate”, and (hopefully) an “Aha!” moment occurs.
    Years ago I read Creative Visualization, a small paperback, that has really had a big impact in my life. Basically it’s the thought expressed in the Collier quote at the beginning of your blog. Set a goal, “see” yourself achieving it. Keep running it thru your mind. There really is a power in positive thinking. Thanks, Robin.

  • http://twitter.com/wellofcreations robin norgren

    I actually took up hula hooping recently which I am finding to be incredibly meditative!

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