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Creative thinking is much more useful than it may seem. And it's not just for the people who work
in artistic fields. Creativity is essential for all of us because it helps us solve problems, boost our
self-esteem, strengthen our capacity to face challenges and improve our quality of life.
There's a common belief that creativity is a gift that some people are born with. Either you've
got it or you don't However, all people are born with identical possibilities for developing
creativity. We can't say whether someone is born with or without creativity because it's not
like physical characteristics; we never say, 'I have curly hair and big blue eyes and small
creativity'.
Creativity is like a way of thinking. It's defined as the ability to generate new ideas or make new associations between existing ideas, giving rise to original solutions. So, how do we get it? Developing our creative thinking has a lot to do with the education we receive as children, and the freedom we're given to express how we think and feel. It's related to curiosity and critical thinking. You'll never develop your creativity if you don't try. It's like anything in life: the more time you dedicate to it, the better the results will be. Forget all that Tm not a creative person' stuff. If you want to, you can start strengthening your creative thinking today. How about beginning with these tips? |
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Break your daily routine a bit: It's a good idea to do things a little differently from time
to time; like at least twice a week. It doesn't mean that you have to sign up for ballroom
dancing, but rather do much simpler things like shopping at a different supermarket,
turning off the TV for a while to do something different, or taking a different route home
from school.
This tip may be tricky at first because our routines are convenient and comfortable and make us feel safe. But it's also true that routines limit us; if you never do anything new, it'll be very hard for you to have new ideas. Flexibility helps you see things from different perspectives, which is one of the key elements of creative thinking. |