Creating in Chaos: How to Harness the Power of Distraction and Unleash Your Creativity

Clayton J. Hester
2 min readJan 28, 2023
Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash

We often think of distractions as a hindrance to creativity, but in reality, they can be powerful tools for sparking new ideas and insights. By learning how to harness the power of distraction, you can overcome creative blocks and unleash your full creative potential.

Here are a few strategies for creating in chaos:

  1. Embrace the distractions: Instead of trying to eliminate distractions, embrace them and see them as opportunities for inspiration.
  2. Use distractions to break out of a creative rut: Distractions can help to break you out of a creative rut by providing a fresh perspective and new ideas.
  3. Find the right balance: While distractions can be beneficial, it’s important to find the right balance. Set aside dedicated time for focused work and use distractions strategically to spark new ideas.
  4. See the potential in interruptions: Interruptions can be frustrating, but they can also be a source of inspiration. When an interruption occurs, take a moment to see if there is any potential in it, if not, you can then get back to your task.
  5. Use distractions to generate new ideas: Distractions can be a great way to generate new ideas. When you’re feeling stuck, try using a…

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Clayton J. Hester

Country boy. Explorer of the creative process & life, the arts, storytelling, innovation and history of ideas. Omnia in gloriam Dei facite — claytonjhester.com