Have you ever wondered how strong your creative abilities are? Everyone is at least a little creative, but some people are creative geniuses walking among us. Are you one of them?
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Questions Overview
- An endless and beautiful cacophony of experiences.
- A swirl of greens, browns, and deep, dreamy blues.
- The source of all human life and history.
- A rocky, terrestrial planet with an atmosphere and molten core.
- It makes you think about something you never considered before.
- It makes you find new meaning in a previous experience.
- It helps continue the conversation rather than limiting it.
- It can be answered simply with just one word.
- Improvise. Start throwing out ideas, bad and good, until one sticks.
- Change up what I’m doing and where I’m working.
- Ask for someone else’s perspective to see if that helps.
- Stop working. It’s no use forcing anything.
- Find ways to put a fresh and totally original take on your character.
- Get into the character’s mind to fully embody their thoughts and feelings.
- Do a deep dive into your character and their significance to the story.
- Memorize every single line so there are absolutely no mistakes.
- Awesome. Feedback leads to growth, and I welcome that.
- Fine. Feedback is just part of the gig; some might be helpful, and some might not be.
- Bad. Part of having a creative vision means staying true to your instincts, right?
- It’s exhilarating! The unknown is where you can find the most possibility.
- It’s strange—but not bad. The unknown can lead to unexpected experiences.
- It’s daunting, but it challenges me to keep searching for answers.
- It’s uncomfortable. I prefer to stay in my comfort zone!
- In things that are new and unconventional.
- In the things I’d like to know more about.
- In the things I’ve been taught about by others.
- In my own work and achievements.
- What else? Try it out!
- Tell someone about it ASAP.
- Write it down for later.
- Honestly, I usually forget about it.
- Totally! I want to try as many styles as I can.
- I guess. You have to start learning somewhere, right?
- Maybe, but I’d rather try it on something small—not an ambitious project.
- No, I don’t think so. I’d rather use the style I’m good at!
- It’s so relaxing—and usually leads to a “lightbulb” moment for me.
- It can be fun to daydream about things I want to see and do.
- It’s nice, but I usually end up feeling guilty for wasting time.
- Honestly, I don’t have much time for daydreaming.
- Asking questions.
- Observing others.
- Brainstorming.
- Reviewing your previous work.
- A map of a new world I could create!
- Fond memories of eating cotton candy at a fair.
- A bunny…or maybe a sea serpent!
- Water vapor, most likely.
- The ability to innovate and push boundaries.
- The drive to expand your horizons.
- Endless curiosity.
- Open-mindedness.
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How to Grow & Develop Your Creative Abilities
There’s always an opportunity to learn something new—so whether you’re already a creative person looking to expand your abilities or you feel like you have a ways to go, here are some tips for developing more creativity in your daily life.
Challenge yourself regularly.
Creativity is a learnable skill—which means practice can eventually make perfect. Make a point of taking on challenges that’ll force you to think outside the box and stretch your creative muscles; in time, you’ll get more comfortable with it (and your mind will get more adaptable). So, don’t get discouraged if the first few challenges feel more demanding than usual; it’s all part of the learning process, and it’ll take time for your brain to adjust.
Experiment with different creative activities.
From painting to poetry-writing, knitting, improv, and dancing, try as many creative activities as you can! The goal is to open yourself up to new experiences while adding new skills to your overall skillset at the same time.
Keep a record of your creative thoughts.
Ever heard of a creativity journal? It just means logging your thoughts and creative ideas in a journal (so you can follow up on them later instead of forgetting about them). Try writing in your creativity journal every day, or as often as possible—and don’t forget to write down any bright ideas when they come to you!
Remember: not every idea has to be amazing, just like not every creative project or practice has to be perfect. Write down every single idea, even if it seems silly or ridiculous; it might give you a stroke of inspiration (and a better idea) later on. The more ideas you record, the more you’ll have to work with!
Dedicate time to solitary work and collaboration.
Collaboration is a key part of opening yourself up to new ideas and perspectives, but you should also feel comfortable working creatively on your own. So, make sure you do both: collaborate with others when you get the chance, but make time for solo projects, too.
Read, read, read.
There may be a genre or two you prefer—but don’t restrict yourself to it. Aim to read all kinds of different literature, from fantasy novels to non-fiction biographies. The more knowledge (and different styles of literature) you absorb, the more open your mind will become.
Listen to music.
Music can actually put you in a more creative and expressive mood! You might turn on some music if you’re struggling with a creative block, or looking for some inspiration while working on one of your projects, for example. And, if you want other simple ways to give your mind a break, you can:
- Exercise or go outside for a walk.
- Talk to a friend or loved one.
- Take a power nap.
- Grab a snack and a drink.
Set reasonable goals for yourself.
The name of the game is to challenge yourself—not overextend! In other words, don’t force yourself to take on more than you can handle, or you might bail on your mission to become more creative. Instead, set creative goals that you can reasonably accomplish; that way, you’ll get a sense of accomplishment from fulfilling them, and you’ll feel more motivated to meet the next goal (and confident in your abilities).
Get feedback from others.
Some people love feedback, and others dread it, but regardless, it’s an important part of growing any skill. Without feedback, you won’t be able to find certain flaws or problems in your creative work—whereas an outsider can spot them and give you feedback on how to fix them. In other words, feedback helps you improve! It’s not meant to be mean or critical; it’s supposed to be beneficial.
Change up your routines and techniques.
Try to be more aware of yourself and the way you do things. If you find yourself doing tasks the same way again and again or following the same routine every day, that might be your sign to shake things up! Find new (more creative) ways to do tasks if you can, and get into a more flexible mindset by adding variations to your routine as well.
Want to learn more?
For more information about creative thinking and developing creative abilities, check out the following resources:
