You’ve been at your job so long you’re almost on autopilot, but you shouldn’t be. Switching up your routine can make you more productive, happier—and more likely to be recognized by higher-ups. To help you dig out of a rut:

Brainstorm.
Gather your team for a forward-thinking session to leverage new energies and ideas. Suggest a theme—and that everyone think out of the box. This will help pry you from workplace doldrums and stimulate your creativity. Plus, your colleagues will feel valued and refreshed. It’s a win-win.

Learn something.
Look for ways to refresh your business strategy by reading up on cutting-edge tools or taking an industry-specific class. Sign up for online sessions or podcasts to score new social media tactics—the way of the world for most all businesses. Start by putting some simple strategies to work.

Change the scenery.
Whether it’s an errand run at lunchtime or a stroll to the local deli, get out of the office and away from the fray to help clear your mind. Breathing in the fresh spring air can bring clarity to a perplexing challenge and even help awaken new ideas. Then go back to the office and dig in!

Source: J.J. DiGeronimo, author of The Working Woman’s GPS