Constraints aren’t the boundaries of #creativity , but the foundation of it. Here’s how to embrace them: View them as the creative challenges they are Instead of resisting #constraints and seeing them as inhibitors to your success, reframe them as creative challenges essential for innovation. Constraints shake us from the shackles of the status quo and force us to use our creativity to find new solutions. Practice with a self-imposed constraint If you’re still questioning the value of constraints on your creativity, try a self-imposed one that’s easy to manage: time. When you have an important project to do but are feeling overwhelmed, set a timer for 25 minutes, work until the bell rings, and then take a 5-minute break. Working in short bursts means you’ll dig in, focus, avoid multitasking—and make progress. Adopt situational and environmental constraints Now that face-to-face meetings and events are on hold, we’ve all figured out how to connect virtually. And to survive and thrive, companies and professionals will need to embrace these constraints to deliver their products and services in a completely different way—or develop entirely new offerings. When circumstances beyond your control impact your business, you’re left with two choices: pivot or perish. #career …see more