“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun” – Mary Lou Cook
Creativity is an inborn talent of all human beings and one that can also be developed. It is our creativity that makes us distinct and sets us apart from other animals in this world. When we face challenges and we are not able to solve them in a conventional or traditional way, we knowingly or unknowingly seek creative solutions. In fact, in many ways, the more creative we are the more successful we can be.
In an evolving world that is driven by new innovations, creativity is a great way to explore a wider range of options and to discover new ways of doing things. It can also be a useful tool for solving problems or for when you need to explore new and innovative ways of doing things. It can also help alleviate boredom by revitalising how you go about performing a dull routine task.
By being open minded to exploring creative channels you will be able to discover a whole range of options and new doors will open and fresh and exciting opportunities will arise.
Creativity can also be a great confidence booster, especially when you experience positive results. Your creation is a projection of you and translated into successful outcomes can add so much value to your own life and the life of others.
There are many ways that you can be more creative and here are three useful tips:
When it comes to creativity there will always be a certain amount of experimentation and in many ways it is through failure and through experiments that we truly explore our potential and grow.
“Creativity involves breaking out of established patterns in order to look at things in a different way” – Edward de Bono
© Liggy Webb