Odd Places
From time to time, you may have to resort to finding some unusual places to get good ideas. Whether you lock yourself in your bathroom or site under a tree the key thing here is getting out of your routine. Do you ride the subway to and from work? Bring your notebook with you and do some brainstorming. If you have a long commute, bring a voice recorder on your drive to record your ideas. Try to find some different places to do your thinking. Find a picnic table at a nearby park. Climb or sit under a tree. Take note of the places that are most stimulating to you and take advantage of them.