cre·a·tiv·i·ty (noun)
1. the state or quality of being creative.
2. the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, interpretations, etc.; originality, progressiveness, or imagination: the need for creativity in modern industry; creativity in the performing arts.
3. the process by which one utilizes creative ability:
Feeling uninspired, bored, depressed or just generally "stuck"? Maybe you need a creative boost get get you back on track.
Don't think you're creative? Take this fun creativity quiz and find out.
Start thinking about the what's, who's, when's, where's, why's and how's of creativity.
What's your goal?
Would you like to be more creative in solving problems at home, or in your work? Do you want to pursue an artistic hobby? Do you want to be a better storyteller at parties? It could be all the above. The best way to reach your goal is to define it. It’s not enough to be creative, you have to be creative at something. Creativity is doing, rather than being. The doing comes from discovering goals, and achieving them. To discover what your goals are, you need to ask yourself questions.The questions you ask aren’t important. However, it is important that they be open-ended questions. That is, that they have more than one answer, and that they lead to other questions. Asking yourself questions opens you to possibilities. Then, experiment with the answers you come up with. If you do this playfully, you'll not only have fun, but you’ll improve your life in all kinds of ways.
Who inspires you?
A family member, friend, mentor, boss, writer, artist, musician, etc. Write down why each of them have inspired you, and what you've learned or what you are still learning or enjoying about them.
When + where can you designate time for creativity?
It can be morning, evening, on the bus, during your lunch hour, whenever. It doesn't have to be long, but pick a time to explore your creativity every day and stick with it.
Why is it important to access your creativity?
Because the energy of creativity is fundamental to everything that we are. Creativity can manifest itself in so many ways - your work, your relationships, and most importantly in your own mind and spirit. The great news is that the more you use it the more it will blossom.
But I still don't understand how to start!
Just find a way. Buy a small notebook and write anything you think of - a thought, a song lyric, a silly idea, whatever. Try cooking a new recipe. Write a haiku - they're super easy! Make a crazy doodle of your pet or coworker. Try something new. Anything.
Have fun!
1. the state or quality of being creative.
2. the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, interpretations, etc.; originality, progressiveness, or imagination: the need for creativity in modern industry; creativity in the performing arts.
3. the process by which one utilizes creative ability:
Feeling uninspired, bored, depressed or just generally "stuck"? Maybe you need a creative boost get get you back on track.
Don't think you're creative? Take this fun creativity quiz and find out.
Start thinking about the what's, who's, when's, where's, why's and how's of creativity.
What's your goal?
Would you like to be more creative in solving problems at home, or in your work? Do you want to pursue an artistic hobby? Do you want to be a better storyteller at parties? It could be all the above. The best way to reach your goal is to define it. It’s not enough to be creative, you have to be creative at something. Creativity is doing, rather than being. The doing comes from discovering goals, and achieving them. To discover what your goals are, you need to ask yourself questions.The questions you ask aren’t important. However, it is important that they be open-ended questions. That is, that they have more than one answer, and that they lead to other questions. Asking yourself questions opens you to possibilities. Then, experiment with the answers you come up with. If you do this playfully, you'll not only have fun, but you’ll improve your life in all kinds of ways.
Who inspires you?
A family member, friend, mentor, boss, writer, artist, musician, etc. Write down why each of them have inspired you, and what you've learned or what you are still learning or enjoying about them.
When + where can you designate time for creativity?
It can be morning, evening, on the bus, during your lunch hour, whenever. It doesn't have to be long, but pick a time to explore your creativity every day and stick with it.
Why is it important to access your creativity?
Because the energy of creativity is fundamental to everything that we are. Creativity can manifest itself in so many ways - your work, your relationships, and most importantly in your own mind and spirit. The great news is that the more you use it the more it will blossom.
But I still don't understand how to start!
Just find a way. Buy a small notebook and write anything you think of - a thought, a song lyric, a silly idea, whatever. Try cooking a new recipe. Write a haiku - they're super easy! Make a crazy doodle of your pet or coworker. Try something new. Anything.
Have fun!
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