Can you imagine a world where creativity doesn’t exist?
Neither can we. How bland and boring would that be?
Creativity, as we understand it today, is generally a new phenomenon. Back in the day, new ideas would be deemed as discoveries or mere imitations of nature. Not many people knew how to expand their imagination past their current reality. However, the modern-day has really grasped the concept and importance of creativity as a form of creation that moves society along in a variety of respects.
So… What exactly is creativity?
We're sure that everyone can name someone creative, whether it’s someone close to you or an iconic public figure. However, creativity is not a one size fits all description. Creativity can be seen in many different forms.
Creativity invokes both the artistic and the analytical. It takes the same creative energy to compose a musical masterpiece as it does to develop a ground-breaking technology. When you unlock your creativity, you will be inspired by what is around you and take it further to see hidden patterns, make connections and come up with new ideas. In a lot of ways, creativity is problem-solving in a unique fashion.
To be creative is to transform ideas, imagination into reality. It’s a way of thinking outside the norm into what could be. No matter what subject you are thinking about or working on, your creative enlightenment can shift focus to make a change.
It’s really important that we all tap into our creative minds to make a change. As well, creativity can keep you engaged, reduce stress, and improve your skills. Doesn’t it sound like a great strength to have?
Although we all can be creative, it is not just a trait that a person is born with. It takes practice to think past the current reality.
Developing and fostering our creativity is something that everyone should strive for. It is essentially something that needs to happen if humankind wants to fully live a fulfilling human experience that involves progression and impact.
So, how can you start working on your creative skills?
The trick is to figure out how to flex your creativity muscles. Everyone has different ways that will inspire them and fuel their creativity. Below are some examples you can try to help get your creativity flowing.
Free Your Mind
Keeping an open mind is the best way to experience expansion and freedom of thought. New ideas are typically brought together by combining unlike ideas and pursuing them further. Therefore, if you have a closed mind before even trialling your new ideas, there may never be any progress. When you explore freely, you get the opportunity for your imagination and curiosity to take over.
Seek Experiences
Keeping to your normal routine will only let your creativity progress to a certain extent. Therefore, it is good to seek experiences that will inspire you. Finding inspiring experiences could mean anything from traveling, talking to new people or, just taking a simple walk in nature. No matter the route you choose, it will help foster feelings of connection and creativity.
Get Physical
Believe it or not, exercise will help increase creativity. Studies have been shown that the increased blood flow to the brain from exercise will enhance creativity because it will help you focus. So, get out and get active!
'WE ARE ZANY - FUEL YOUR CREATIVITY'
