Want To Be Creative? Don't Ignore Your Physical Surroundings

Here are some of the techniques and how I used them in my home:
Designate a creative space (Tactic #1)
I have a workspace that I found myself avoiding. Both my role as a Desire Map facilitator and as a writer require creativity. I decided to focus my attention on making it a place to spark my creativity. The books suggests using the space religiously, but also to consider your entire home as an idea lab.
Look at something blue (Tactic #2)
I already had a lamp with a blue lampshade, a diffuser in blue glass, a blue keyboard, and a blue mouse. I hung a scroll with a blue background. The background on my laptop screen is also mainly blue.
Work under a lofty ceiling (Tactic #3)
The entranceway to our home has very high ceilings, but I find the room cold, so I decided to stick where I am. The scroll that I hung with a blue background is a vertical piece of art, which also helps to create the cathedral effect. Plus, I have long drapes.
Take in the view (Tactic #4)
The view outside inspires in the summer when the tree has leaves but is dreary in the winter. Instead, I added artwork featuring the natural world, specifically gardens.
Display art (Tactic #5)
Think back (Tactic #6)
Put your walls to work (Tactic #8)

Be flexible (Tactic #9)
Face your space (Tactic #10)
Stand up for yourself (Tactic #13)
Bring nature in (Tactic #14)
Make noise (Tactic #17)
Pick up the scent (Tactic #24)
Make a fire or look at a picture of one (Tactic #29)
Have a drink (Tactic #30)
Take a break (Tactic #37)
Go for a walk (Tactic #38)
Pick up a pencil (Tactic #40)
Be alone (Tactic #45)
Read (Tactic #46)
Which tactics will you use to boost your creativity?

Top photo by Roberto Nickson on Unsplash. Whiteboard photo by Mia Baker on Unsplash. Fireplace photo by Pavan Trikutam on Unsplash.