We’ve been told to limit distractions when we want to focus.

Fast Company recommends using distractions to foster creativity, and they make some good points explaining why.

We already know thatcreative geniuses tend to keep a messy workspace.

An important part of using distractions is to look at them in a non-judgmental way.

Carson says we should all be open to distractions, whether your job is creative or not.

I like to take this a step further: be strategic when creating distraction to help you through.

It doesn’t have to just be an unkempt desk of random papers, books, and objects.

It can be specific.

For example: When I sit down to write a poem, I choose the songs I play carefully.

This is just a strategic placement of a distraction!

choose the link to read more about how distractions can help your creativity.

3 Reasons You Should Let Yourself Get Distracted| Fast Company via99u