Creativity is an invaluable resource and the backbone to human progression. Every advancement made throughout human
history was the result of someone’s creative and intellectual mind. Planes, trains, and automobiles are great
examples. However, creativity is not
used solely for the progression of mankind.
Creativity can also be used in an individual’s everyday life to make
life easier and more enjoyable. People
use their creativity to solve problems, make their daily routine more efficient
and less time consuming, as well as for entertainment purposes. If you have ever made up a story in your head
while bored you know what I am talking about, or if you played with action
figures, inanimate objects, or roleplaying games.
1. Inspiration & Creativity Through Hobbies
As kids, we seem
to have a limitless supply of creativity.
Much of that has to do with our curiosity, innocence, and lack of
responsibility. However, some ‘grow up’ and
believe using their imagination is ‘childish.’
Others get out of the habit of using their imagination due to increased
responsibilities, daily routines, and comfort.
Either way, the people doing so, in my opinion, are limiting
themselves. As previously stated, people
have used creativity to make great strides.
To say creativity is childish is not only ignorant but also
self-harming. Imagine a world where
everybody used their creativity to better themselves and others regularly. People would be happier, felt like they had
more of a purpose, and more confident.
Instead, many people limit themselves, believing they are either
uncreative or do not believe creativity is worth putting time into. I am here to say that you are creative and it
is worth the time. Most likely, those
who think this way do so because they do not know how to move towards a creative
mindset. Thankfully, there are many ways
to do so.
1. Inspiration & Creativity Through Hobbies
Think of something you like; reading, writing, exercise,
etc. Most of the time, our passions are
what inspire us to be creative, form ideas, and act upon them. For example, I enjoy writing and giving
advice. My passion for these two hobbies
inspired me to create Scanlon Blogs. I
also enjoy video games and am using this as inspiration for future
projects. The same logic can be applied
to your own life using your own passions.
We already enjoy what we do in our spare time, so why not use that as
the catalyst for inspiration and creativity?
Most likely, what you come up with will be something you will enjoy
working on in your spare time. This can
be mentally and even monetarily rewarding depending on the idea. The more you do this, the easier it will be
to find inspiration through other avenues of life, be creative, and find more
enjoyment in what you love.
2. A Willingness to Learn
The more you
learn the fewer limitations that will hold you back. Inspiration gives us the opportunity to
create, but acting on ideas can require new experiences. Wanting a six-pack, for example, may inspire
a person to create a workout routine, but without the proper education, they
may not reach the goal. A goal like that
requires research into the best workouts to perform, what to eat, how often to
go to the gym, etc. By learning how to
do so, the person is no longer held back by limiting factors, allowing
themselves to be more creative. They may
end up using their newfound knowledge for other creative projects, such as exercise
videos, workout routines for others, or health and fitness blogs. Because they learned the material necessary
to complete their original goal, they are now only limited by their
imagination. The bottom line is, creativity is
much more abundant when a person has the knowledge to act upon their ideas.
3. Listen to Music
As I stated in my
blog, “The Power & Importance of Music,” music has the power to evoke people’s
true emotions. Because of this, music can
also inspire others to be both creative and step out of their comfort
zone. When we listen to a song we enjoy,
whether it be happy, sad, or in between, we often think about different aspects
of life. Love, happiness, and hardship
are some examples. By thinking about
life’s aspects, we often contemplate what we would like to change. Sometimes this involves being creative. For example, someone who is overweight and
listening to motivational songs may be inspired to lose weight. This, in turn, would mean they would have to
get creative and think of ways to accomplish their goal. Comparatively, I often use music as a way to
get into a creative mindset. This often
gets me into the writing mood, and I notice a stark difference in my writing
style. Often, I seem to write with ease
and with more creativity. So, the next
time you are in a funk or have run out of ideas, listen to some music, let
your mind wander, and see what happens.
4. Rest & Relaxation
We all have daily
responsibilities to attend to, and often times we can overwork ourselves as a
result. This not only lowers our quality
of life but can also prevent us from being creative. We need to have some rest and relaxation from
time to time. You may believe that you
do not have the time to slow down, but that is not the case. Look at your daily routine and find a period
you could move around. Use that time to
recharge your batteries; go on a walk, take a nap, read, etc. Do whatever makes you feel refreshed. While enjoying your break, try to allocate
some time to be creative. It could be
as simple as changing a portion of your routine to starting a new project. Also, make sure you are getting enough sleep
at night. Without sleep, you will not be
as productive or motivated as you could be.
Whatever the case, relaxing will clear your mind, lower your stress, and
give you the opportunity to think differently.
5. Consistency Is Key
Like anything,
the only way to see progress is to be consistent. Those who do not believe they are creative
should try to think creatively at least once a day. Think of something simple at first and later
on gradually think bigger. Doing this on
a daily basis will allow you to open your mind to the possibilities. Those who struggle with managing their time
due to routine restrictions, try using creativity to make your routine more
efficient. Either way, this will allow
you to think differently than what you are used to. You will most likely see a change in your
mood, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. There is no downside to being creative, so
why not make it a habit?
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