Keep your creative juices flowing at any age

You don’t have to give up on your creativity as you grow older. You just need to take better care of your brain. Here are some tips for staying mentally fit no matter what your age is:
• Limit exposure to stress. You may not be able to eliminate stress from your life entirely, but do what you can to keep it in perspective. Stress can narrow your mental vision and decrease your ability to think differently. Learning how to relax and remain calm as you confront problems will help you find solutions more efficiently.

• Don’t multitask. Distractions and lack of focus are the enemy of creative thought. Train yourself to work on one task or problem at a time so you can think deeply about what you’re doing and use your whole brain.

• Rest your brain. By the same token, don’t try to focus your mind like a laser all the time. You need to give it some rest so it can refresh and recharge. Often, you’ll find the solution to a puzzle when you step back and allow your mind to work on it without the pressure of conscious thought.