Introduction
Everyone has the ability for creativity. You may not think of yourself as an artist or crafter or writer by nature -- but that doesn't mean your creativity isn't there! It just means you haven't given yourself permission (or time) to explore it yet.
Let me show you why this is true...
Each of us is creative.
Isn't it exciting to think that each of us has the ability to create and be creative? It sounds like a cliche, but it's true. We are all creative in different ways. Our creativity manifests itself in our hobbies, our careers, and even in how we decorate our homes. Each person is unique in his or her approach to his or her own creativity. And while we might not all be Picasso or Beethoven or Michelangelo (yet), we can all be inspired by these three historical geniuses who were able to achieve great things because they believed in themselves first and foremost.
Creativity is not the same as being artistic.
It's important to note that creativity is a skill. You can learn to become more creative and use that creativity in many ways in your life. Creativity is not just for artists!
Like any other skill, practice makes perfect: like a muscle you've never exercised before, it will take some time for your brain to get used to new ways of thinking and approaching problems (and there will be plenty of opportunities for growth once you begin).
You don't need to be good at art to be creative.
You are creative and you don't need to be good at art to know that.
The first thing we need to understand about creativity is that it is a skill that can be learned. Creativity is not just a talent or an innate ability, but rather a process that people can practice over time and improve upon.
You may have been told you're not creative.
You may have been told you're not creative. You've heard it your whole life: "You can't draw," "Your ideas aren't very original," "You should just stick to what you know."
This kind of thinking comes from a society that tells us we need to follow rules and work within the system. We are taught that there's only one way to do something, and that anything else is wrong or bad. But what if we could learn to think differently? What if there were no rules at all? You might be surprised how much more productive and innovative you can be when you stop limiting yourself and start exploring new possibilities!
As a child, you were creative.
As a child you had to conform to School and social norms and along the way you lost your trust in your own creative abilities. As you grow your creative skills, like any other skills diminishes when not used.
Luckily, you can revisit your unique creativity and learn how to make it your superpower and no matter your age or background.
You can learn to be creative, it just takes time and understanding.
Creativity is not just a skill that you either have or don't. It's something that can be learned and improved, practiced and developed. You may have to spend time on it, but the benefits are worth it.
Creativity seems harder later in life because we take fewer risks.
You're not alone. Creativity doesn't just seem harder later in life—it is.
The reason creativity is so difficult to achieve as an adult is that we've learned the rules of society and we don't want to break them. We've learned to be more careful about what we do, particularly if it involves our career or social status. We may have developed more fear of failure than our younger selves did, which can hold us back from trying new things for fear of breaking the rules or making mistakes (or both).
Creativity skills get easier over time.
Creativity is a skill that can be learned, and it will get easier over time. In fact, research shows that people who are creative perform better on tests of creativity when they are older than when they were younger. So, if you're thinking that you're too old or too young to be creative, think again!
Don't believe it if anyone tells you you're not creative -- everyone is!
You are creative and here's why:
Everyone is creative. No matter what your life experience or background, you can be creative. The only difference between those who consider themselves “creative” and those who don't is that they have had access to the tools needed to recognize their own creative potential.
Creativity is a skill that can be learned, just like any other skill. We look at creativity as something innate, but when we think about it in another way-- as a set of behaviors -- it becomes clear that anyone can learn how to use this skill effectively by simply practicing!
Conclusion
So, try it, get creative!
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