Creativity is a priceless supporting factor of success. Can it be taught? Of course, but it won't happen overnight and need to be continuously practiced. However, sometimes creativity is a talent by birth. Then, how to improve our creativity? Here are 10 ways to be a creative person:
1. Do something different
Doing the same job continuously over time will make you feel saturated. In addition, Your knowledge and skill will be very limited to only one job. People who want to improve their creativity should dare to do things that they have never (or rarely) done before. Even better if the new activities support the development of your main job. For example: you are a professional singer, so if you want to improve your performance, you can start learning to play musical instruments like guitar and piano.
2. Communicate with a lot of people
Is there a relationship between creativity and communicate with a lot of people? Of course there is. Communication is often lead to ideas that you have never imagined before. Sounds simple but effective. If you ask politely, there are many people who want to give their knowledge and point of view towards something voluntarily. Join a community and communicate actively, you'll find lots of ideas and opportunities from there.
3. Read often
It's quite simple, high-intensity reading will increase your knowledge of various things. Newspapers, books, magazines, online news portals, and ebooks are examples of reading materials that can be useful for you. The amount of insights and knowledge you have will greatly improve your creativity too. Why? Because when you face a challenge you can think, plan, and act according to information stored in your brain. Remember! Accurate information is one important factor that determines your success. Such information can be obtained by reading a lot ( besides doing your own research or asking someone).
4. Make time for yourself
A quiet place and environment make you able to think and concentrate well. Otherwise, if you do something while conversing with others, it will distract your concentration and you won't be able to work effectively
5. Curious about anything
When you're building skills and creativity, you should always have a strong curiosity about anything. "Why" and "how if" are good questions to improve your creativity. Eventually you can produce or discover something that has never produced or discovered by others. Do you remember Sir Isaac Newton? The law of gravitation was the result of his curiosity after seeing an apple fell from a tree. It probably won't exist if he didn't ask himself "Why did it happen?". Eliminate fear, build curiosity!
6. Write down anything that's on your mind
I have a habit that is very helpful to improve my creativity. I often carry a notebook and pen wherever I go. Why? Because ideas can come up anytime and can be quickly forgotten if you don't write them in notebook. Good ideas are priceless. If I want to find topics for my articles, I will look for them in my notebook.
7. Observe others
Creativity can also be built by observing and studying what others do. You can get ideas and knowledge to make something by yourself. Watch and learn from the best!
8. Challenge yourself
You must always be willing to develop yourself and don't linger in the comfort zone to be a creative person. Make plans within a period of time and challenge yourself to realize your plans. If you've become an employee for many years why not try to develop your own business? The changes will force you to learn something new and with perseverance, your efforts won't be in vain.
9. Take time for rest and relaxation
Working in a long time will drain your energy and exhaust your mind. At that time, you won't be able to think clearly and work effectively. Rest for a moment and do something you like to restore your performance.
10. Develop positive beliefs
The belief that all problems can be solved is a good attitude to enhance creativity. There's a time when your ideas and activities may be underestimated by anyone else, but if you're sure of what you do, keep doing it and prove yourself! Creative people will thrive when they are in bad times as long as they keep optimistic.
Those are 10 ways to be a creative person.
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