My art studio has a high cathedral ceiling with a wooden beam running across the middle. Several months ago I had the brilliant idea to install a swing which has become one of the most useful features in my studio. I discovered that by taking 3 to 5 minute breaks on the swing every few hours or so, not only do I get re-energized but my concentration level increases. The motion of swinging is also very relaxing and soothing and it seems to foster creativity and right brain thinking.
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3 comments
Terry Rempel-Mroz
January 30, 2010
Ester - you lucky woman! What a brilliant idea - swinging let’s you get back in touch with your inner child, where creativity has free reign. How brilliant!
Barbara Gleason
February 04, 2010
Cool, Esther!
Alas, I’ve no room fora swing, though it oudlbe fun, too!
What I’ve done is install a treadmill in front of my computer! So, I then had to elevate the monitor some, and I installed a shelf across the bars of the treadmill.
So, I’ve joined the ranks of walking-working designers, I gather, as there seem to be a few of us out there among the walking-while-working folks! I get in about 2-6 miles a day, slowly, mind you, but I do break a sweat and only slow way down if I’m doing detailed illustration or other fine handwork… I don’t use it for doing colored pencil art, though…yet!
Ester Roi
February 04, 2010
Barbara, my treadmill is in front of the TV so that if I want to watch TV in the evening I have to walk. But I really like your idea best.