nivvie Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 As a Fiverr seller, your business is based on creativity. People purchase your gigs for your creative talent, motivation and pure ability. Your ability to produce something brilliant and different is what gets you the sales. In a marketplace as competitive as Fiverr, there is simply no substitute for a creative mindset. The fact that you’re here suggests that you’ve got that spark and motivation to do well on Fiverr — but creativity is a resource that depletes all too quickly.We’ve all been there. Gigs are coming in, which means money in the bank, but they’re all the same as the previous, and you’re starting to lose interest. What’s the point in carrying on if you’re not enjoying what you’re doing? This used to be fun, didn’t it. Working each and every day on the same sorts of project really can beat you down, you’re certainly not alone in getting tired of working by the time you’ve sold a hundred gigs.But then you’ve got a problem. Now that you’re not feeling motivated, you’re losing your creativity. Once you’ve lost your creativity, you’ve lost your orders — no orders means no money. This is a seriously dire situation no freelancer or Fiverr seller wants to be in. It can mess you up, and it will do if you let it. Starting a business and working online is great fun, there’s a massive thrill to setting up a venture. Managing your finances and keeping a small business running on full steam takes it out of you, and is a lot less fun. So how exactly do you stay creative and motivated?The Secrets to CreativityGet outside! Seriously. The first thing you should do in the morning is get 10 minutes of fresh air and sunshine — there’s no better way to get your mind and body going. The effectiveness of this technique stems back to our history as hunter-gatherers, where if we weren’t ready and alert first thing early in the morning, we’d end up going hungry. By spending just a few minutes outside in the morning, your melatonin is suppressed and you instantly become more alert. Being alert and having an active mind helps fuel your creativity and gets the juices flowing. Swap the walk for a jog, add in some music and you’ll feel much more motivated to be productive for the whole day long! The gravity of the benefit a trip outside in the morning will give you is massive. Whilst it may not always be practical and possible (I’d be kidding myself if I said it was), it’s a great way to rejuvenate yourself when you need an extra kick.Discovered comparatively recently in historical terms, coffee is one of the most effective tools for boosting your creativity. Picture yourself a freelancer; chances are you’ve pictured someone with a coffee cup by their side — or hell, probably even sat working in a coffee shop. Coffee is magical. It actively blocks and subdues your adenosine receptors, leaving your brain working overtime, snapping off neurones and focusing its efforts on getting stuff done. You’re at your most productive early in the morning, so following your walk with a high caffeine drink like coffee will turn you into a motivated, creativity powerhouse. You don’t need to spend a fortune on premium coffee from boutique stores — a quick cup of instant will do just the same job as an expensive Italian blend. Getting some of this liquid creativity down your hatch will help you plow through hours of work without a care.Something I do to ensure I’m working at my optimum is to switch around what I do regularly. Whilst focusing in on a niche is good business, it can become dry quickly. I’ve identified more than one type of service I’m good at offering, both writing and voice artistry. By having a slightly mixed repertoire, you prevent your work becoming monotonous, which helps improve your motivation, resulting in you producing better quality work for your clients. Not only are you helping yourself remain focused, but offering multiple services is a no brainer in terms of expanding your business and reaching more customers. You can offer up to 20 gigs at one time on Fiverr, so why not stretch yourself a little and see what sells.Take a moment to write it all down. Whatever you’re doing, it can be transferred to paper. You may think that you’re creativity is running low, but chances are you’re just not seeing what you’re looking for. Jot down any ideas you’ve got on sticky notes and spread them out on your work space. Once you’ve exhausted all avenues of ideas, build a ‘creativity pyramid’. At the top, put your best ideas that would be the most beneficial to your project. Take your other ideas that are related and feed them down the pyramid. Before you know it, you’ve got a brilliant framework for your project, and best of all, it should be exciting for you to work on. As you get to the less exciting parts of the project, you’re nearly complete and having the finish line in sight will ride you over. This technique has worked wonders for me when working on larger, more time consuming projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwenhwyfar37 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Super post nivvie… Now this is why I hate the dreary winter weather so much…no sunshine, fresh air and Vitamin D! I always feel happier and more productive when the weather is nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inet_solutions Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Reply to @gwenhwyfar37: It really depends on the person. I personally find rainy days the most inspiring 🙂Other than that the best way to always stay motivated is to do something you enjoy doing. Otherwise you’ll run out of steam quickly 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwenhwyfar37 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I don’t actually dislike rain per se…just that wintertime rain is always so drab and dismal…yuck 😦 Makes me think of a Guns’ N’ Roses song "November Rain"Springtime rain can be much more uplifting! (and the pollen goes bye bye.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivvie Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 So true. Enjoying what you’re doing is the key to success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbaas Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Well said, nivvie! 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julipalmer7 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drribroshan Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileynguyen Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Your ideas are so cool! I will follow them to be more creative. Thank you so much! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnagam Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Sometimes, for me, all it takes is a long drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidervis Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Fresh air is the summary for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelwish Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Great Ideas. Thank you very much for sharing 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwarburton Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Great article, thanks. Ifind that caffeine doesn’t do me any favors over the course of a day, and leaves my energy dipping after the initial kick. Getting outside is invaluable, as is life balance and health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babybear613 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 These are great ideas. I’ve also found that when I’m struggling to get started on a project, just getting a little blood flowing can turn the whole thing around. Going for a quick walk around my house or doing 5 mins of yoga can kick start me for a good few hours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor4184 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I definently see this, and im just starting! ive only gotten 3 orders so far for one type of gig and I really want to do other gigs that I like more, but the other ones bring me money, tough spot lol. thats what creativity solves:) Anyone need cool gigs>? I do lots of custom orders:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianamichelle Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 When you love the gigs you are doing and provide quality work… you will see sales! Creativity is a MAJOR aspect for buyers. Offer something they can’t get from anyone else…YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grafikdoctor Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 when you are passionate about your work and niche, you will definitely not suffer boredom, nice article…will definitely try the getting outside early and do some stretching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest karikaturmu Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Wow Thankyou for this article, Thank you very much for sharing… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftive Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Thank you very much for sharing… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasithacj Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 THANK YOU. I’m going to try these things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebooklady Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Great tips! Totally agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amit98038 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Thanks for sharing it with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
submitarticlez Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Reply to @gwenhwyfar37: Ya thats super post. I think unique and creative things makes eye catching. More you different and innovative, orders blow your mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handwritten_sol Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Reply to @inet_solutions:Beside the beautiful sunny day, when I need inspiration and energy, I often do things like biking or walking, small exercises.And for those bad days, what is very helpful for me is 3-5 min of throwing ball in my mini basket on my door. Like the one on the link: http://www.theriverheadproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/mini-basketball-hoop-for-door.jpgMaybe funny for you, but works for me 🙂No wonder that in google headquarters they are offering different type of fun to boos productivity and creativity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shumicpi Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Huge information for all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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