Being creative
means you can think about a task or problem in a new or different way. You'll use your imagination to come up with ideas to solve the problem or task. It's all about: Imagination, generating ideas, visualising, designing, innovative, resourceful.
3 easy ways to increase your creativity
It’s one thing to talk about creativity and creative thinking – but how do you actually get your creative brain to start sparking off ideas?
Creativity isn’t an exact science – different tactics tend to work for different people. Here, we’ve listed 3 easy things you can start doing to awaken your inner creativity.
1. Give yourself dedicated time
Just like exercise or healthy eating, creativity can be something you incorporate as a ritual into your routine. Set aside time each day or week to dedicate to a creative activity that you enjoy – it could be speaking a new language, practising a craft, or playing an instrument.
Giving your brain the chance to indulge and explore in a creative space will help to strengthen it when you need to tap into creativity in other areas of life.
2. Try something new
In order to come up with fresh ideas, we need to expose ourselves to fresh situations. A 2018 study in the Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology found that diversifying our experiences can improve creativity. It could be as simple as taking a different route on your commute home or reading a book about a topic you’re not familiar with. Getting off your usual track outside your routine can support creativity.
3. Get some exercise
Moving your body has been proven to stimulate your mind, as identified in a Frontiers in Human Neuroscience study. A simple walk around the block or a bike ride along a trail can unlock ideas and inspire creative thinking.
Taking a course in a creative subject that interests you is a great way to carve out creative practice in your daily life. If you love music, consider learning an instrument. If you enjoy reading, look for a writing class, such as The Open University’s Start Writing Fiction.
It’s all about finding something that challenges and inspires you, but that you enjoy at the same time (which means you’re more likely to stick with it).
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