The majority of my content is about health, fitness, training, nutrition, etc. Sometimes I like to focus on wellness topics, too, because your overall wellness can be a big factor that helps you reach your goals.

Finding time to be creative is something that has really helped me push forward in various aspects of my life — my fitness, health, business goals and more. This, like so many other things in life, has been a process of trial and error.

Essentially, I define “finding time to be creative” as identifying that time of day, or that time of week, that your mind is clear. It’s that time when you regularly feel ideas flowing and get surges of positivity and confidence.

Do we all have this? Maybe not. If you don’t, I’d suggest trying to proactively block out time to be free from distractions (work, chores, social media, etc.) to see how your mind reacts. That’s where the trial an error comes into play.

If you do have, or eventually find, these times of day, do your best to maximize them.

Personally, I find that Saturday morning after a good night’s sleep and with coffee in hand is my most productive time of the week. My mind is clear and my body feels refreshed. I normally try to start the day off working on something that inspires me, and from there my mind starts flowing with countless ideas.

I make sure to always have a pen and paper nearby so I can jot down a list of everything I think of. Before you know it, I’ve assembled a list of items that you could technically consider “work,” but it’s the kind of work you can’t wait to get started on.

Saturday mornings — after a long night’s sleep and coffee in hand — are the most productive time of the week for me. My mind is always full of ideas and I’m refreshed and ready to dive into the next task at hand. This weekend is similar to most weekends over the last couple of months: grad school, the business and some work around the house are on the to-do list! • Experiment for yourself and find out what time of day, or time of the week, where you’re most productive and reserve that time for SMASHING through what’s on your list, or generate new ideas/projects and creatively brainstorm! You just might end up with a new to-do list that inspires you and is exciting to work on! • #consistency #efficiency #brainstorm #brainstorming #entrepreneur #fitness #pittsburgh #h2p

A post shared by Chris Gates (@chris_gates_fit) on Apr 7, 2018 at 7:33am PDT

Here’s a list I created in a recent “creativity session”:

• E-Book idea: “lifestyle dieting”
• New workout template
• AMRAP workout strategy
• Article ideas
  • The problem with body fat percentage
  • How many carbs should you be eating?
  • The basics of protein timing
• Online video course on nutrition
• (This article)

As you know, I’m extremely motivated by health and fitness. It’s why I write these articles, share videos and coach people. Thus, my list generally revolves around topics/projects I can work on to help my coaching audience.

Your list will probably look extremely different, and that’s great!

Just try and set aside some time to be creative so you can really maximize your time with the things you’re most passionate about.

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If you’re interested in discussing lifestyle changes like creativity sessions and want to create a more holistic approach to your health and nutrition, please contact me and let’s start a conversation about how we can work together.

CG