3 steps to unlocking your creativity

How divergent thinking can lead you to breakthrough. [Evernote]( A YEAR OF ACCOMPLISHING [How making connections unlocks your creativity]( Ideas can be born from the most unexpected places. As Steve Jobs once said, “Creativity is just connecting things.” Oftentimes you may feel stuck, when actually you’re close to a breakthrough and all you need is a little nudge to finalize the idea. Divergent and convergent thinking are complementary modes of thought that can help you come up with new ideas and make better connections between them. Divergent thinking encourages spontaneous, free-flowing thought that entertains multiple solutions to a problem. It can take time to train your brain to think this way, but one way to develop the skill is with synectics. These thought exercises train you to find connections between concepts, objects, or ideas that seem unrelated. You choose any two things, like a lamp and box of tissue, and write down as many associations as you can think of. For example, you could find both items in an office, and you could make a lamp shade with tissues. Repeat this exercise everyday with new items. For more on how to make connections and unleash your own creativity, see the tips in our latest blog post. [Read on]( [Staying focused on the road ahead]( This year has brought many changes, but Evernote’s purpose remains the same: building a better app for you. See how we’ve adjusted to stay focused. [Tell me more →]( [The 7 productivity apps you need to know about]( Staying productive can be a challenge at the best of times. Bobby Berk, star of Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” shares his top 7 apps to boost your productivity at home. [Show me the list →]( [See the future of Evernote]( [Evernote Beta Program]( Interested in getting a preview of the newest Evernote apps for mobile and desktop? Join our Beta Program for a [sneak peek]( at the latest Evernote has to offer! Test out new versions and features, and have your say in the future of Evernote. [I want to join]( Evernote Community Spotlight [Free webinar: “Hustle Smart” with Stacey Harmon]( June 8, 2020, 4 p.m. BST Working smarter doesn’t just affect your productivity; it transforms your satisfaction and well-being—in work and life. On June 8, join Evernote Certified Consultant Stacey Harmon for a free webinar hosted by General Assembly London. Stacey will share her secrets for boosting your daily effectiveness and productivity, giving you tools to reclaim hours from your busy day. [Reserve my spot]( Tip of the Month One more way Evernote can simplify your life. Cut down on the clutter by merging notes Why it's great: Have so many notes it’s hard to keep track of everything? Try merging multiple notes into one. It’s perfect for consolidating or grouping ideas, so you can find the information you need in an instant. How it works: On your desktop, use Ctrl+click (Windows) or Cmd+click (Mac) to choose multiple notes, then select ‘Merge Notes’ in the window that appears. The selected notes will be combined into a single note and the originals moved to the 'Trash' notebook (you can keep them there or restore them later). [Tell me more]( Get Evernote on all your devices [AppStore]( [Google Play]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [linkedin]( [youtube]( [Medium]( [instagram]( This email has been sent to you by Evernote Corporation (or its subsidiary). [Evernote Corporation 305 Walnut Street Redwood City, CA, 94063, USA]( [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( [View in browser](