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How do you maintain your creative juices pouring? 

To stay creative, try something new and different. It's not easy to develop new ideas, and creativity can be hard to maintain.

Creativity is not just about novel ideas; and it's about the process of making those ideas. It's about learning new skills and new ways of thinking.

Creativity is essential because it inspires us to be better than we are, but how do you maintain creativity?

Here are some suggestions:

1. Set Boundaries: Get up, set your alarms, and make it a point not to check your phone or computer for the first hour of work.

2. Take Breaks: If you're stuck on an idea, take a break and come back later with fresh eyes.

3. Exercise Your Mind: Engage in scientific pursuits like math puzzles, brain teasers, or crosswords.

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4. Play: Play games, paint a picture, and write a story.

5. Work on Something Else: Change up your workflow and work on something else for a while to avoid getting stuck in one style of creativity.

6. Get Curious: Set yourself an unsolved puzzle or challenge you can't figure out your answer to your creative flow.