What do the Snuggie, the Pasta Bread Bowl and the Slap Chop have in common? They're all ridiculously simple concepts you could have come up with. And they're all going to make someone else a stupid amount of money. To make sure you never have a "wish I'd thought of that" moment again, use these creativity-boosting tips.

Break a sweat
A recent study found that aerobic workouts have a significant impact your ability to think creatively -- for as much as two hours after you stop moving. The connection between lifting weights and genius isn't quite as clear (just look at the missing links hefting iron at your gym).

Act immature
We're not saying drink syrup in public. (That's something you do in private.) But just taking a minute to look back at your old elementary school diary jogs your memory back to a time when no crazy idea was a bad one.

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Look at some art
Boundary-pushing museum pieces and velvet Elvises have the same effect. They both force you to consider what really counts as meaningful art in your own opinion. And the more of it you consume, the more expansive your view of beauty and brilliance becomes.

Sleep on it
The worst thing you can do when you're under the gun is put pressure on your brain to perform. Instead, let your subconscious come up with a solution to whatever is plaguing you. Before you go to bed, tell yourself that you're going to awake refreshed and full of ideas. You'll be surprised how well it works, even if you have to do a little dream interpretation to figure out the answer.

Get away for awhile
Another way to give your brain a break: Get a simple change of scenery. Whether you drive into the buzzing downtown for an hour to people-watch or wander a new neighborhood in the 'burbs for an afternoon, seeing new people and places will spur fresh thoughts.

Maximize your downtime
Imagine if you used the 30 minutes you spend doing your hair thinking about something other than your split ends. You'd probably cure cancer inside six months. Anytime you're doing something on autopilot -- gardening, driving, washing dishes -- use it to brainstorm or flesh out ideas that have been marinating in your head.

Tell Us: How do you get your creative juices flowing?