One of the biggest game changers in my life has been keeping a notebook with me wherever I go .

I use it for simple things like basic to-do lists and daily reminders , but also to jot down overheard conversations , poems , mantras , spells , and the beginnings of stories .

There ’ s something extremely freeing about writing with pen and paper ( not to mention it ’ s a great break from technology ) and the physical act of writing directly connects what ’ s in your brain to your arm , hand , and finally onto the page .

Nearly every creative project I ’ ve ever worked on first made its debut in a humble notebook , starting with a simple word , line , or random musing .

There ’ s perhaps nothing better for the creative flow and finding inspiration than getting out in nature .

Being surrounded by the sea or forest tends to shut off the unnecessary chatter of our minds and open space for novel ideas , creating new pathways for spontaneous thought . Leave your phone at home or at least turn it on “ Do Not Disturb ” and go for a meditative walk in nature , taking off your shoes when you can , and anchoring yourself in Mother Earth .