Is creativity, thinking and innovating something that’s not existent at all?
The fact is one cannot create something entirely new or nonexistent. Anything can be created only out of what’s already been created or existent.
The demand for innovation and the hunt for something new in everything is proliferating every single day. It’s high time that creative ideas, innovations, or improvement methods in the workplace were developed to stand out and impress the higher-ups. Seeing something with the third eye and thinking out of the box cannot necessarily be innately built, but they can be cultivated with various techniques and brainstorming strategies.
“Creativity is seeing what others see and thinking what no one else ever thought!”
– Albert EinstienOn This Read:
- Curiosity and Creativity
- Ways to analyse creative thinking/creativity level
- Books to Unlock Creativity
- Techniques to Unlock Creativity
- Takeaways
Curiosity And Creativity
What would someone do when they are curious? They challenge their assumptions, they explore new things, and they discover something unknown. Curiosity is the onset of the creative process and its progress. It lets you think unconventionally and leads breakthroughs with creative outcomes in the workplace or business.
When curiosity and creativity combine, they form a powerful synergy that can lead to groundbreaking discoveries. Curious individuals are more likely to ask questions, seek out new experiences, and explore unconventional ideas, which in turn fuels their creative potential. Creativity, in turn, satisfies curiosity by providing new insights, perspectives, and understanding.
Ways to Analyse Creative Thinking
Analysing creative thinking involves evaluating various dimensions of how individuals or groups generate, develop, and implement novel ideas. Here are some approaches to analysing creative thinking:
Idea Generation and Fluency
Assess your ability to produce a wide range of ideas, exploring various possibilities and alternatives. Evaluate the quantity and diversity of ideas, as well as the speed at which they are generated.
Originality and Uniqueness
Evaluate your ability to think outside the box and come up with novel and innovative ideas. Assess the degree to which ideas deviate from the norm and demonstrate a fresh perspective.
Connection Making
Assess the ability to combine seemingly unrelated concepts and ideas to form new and innovative solutions. Evaluate the capacity to identify patterns, make connections, and integrate diverse perspectives.
Books to Unlock Creativity
Books can inspire new ideas and perspectives, stimulating creativity. They provide knowledge and information which can be combined and applied in innovative ways. Some books provide exercises and prompts to kindle in creative thinking. Moreover, reading can calm the mind, allowing for a more receptive state for creative ideas to emerge.
Here are some book suggestions for you to unlock creativity:
Making Ideas Happen by Scott Belsky:
Making Ideas Happen is for creatives who have a plethora of ideas but struggle to bring them to life. Belsky offers a solution using the action method.
Little Bets by Peter Sims
This book introduces a fresh way to approach creative thinking and problem-solving, centred around the concept of ‘little bets’, which are small, manageable experiments that let you test an idea before you go all in.
Little Bets
Deep Work by Cal Newport
Deep Work argues that great creative work isn’t the result of sporadic bursts of inspiration but rather the outcome of dedicated time, intense focus, and disciplined effort.
Deep Work
Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
Thinking Fast and Slow talks about how there are two different thinking systems within the brain. System 1 lets us make fast decisions based on intuition, while system 2 is more deliberative and slower.
Thinking Fast and Slow
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
This book says that instead of worrying about originality, you should embrace yourself and how you can give your own personal touch and flair to the world through individual creativity.
Steal Like an Artist
Techniques to Unlock Creativity
Go for a walk
To spark a creative idea suddenly, try going for a short walk. The hours spent racking your brain while sitting can be achieved in no time while walking.
Do handcrafts
Exploring the process of crafting contributes to unlocking creativity and imagination. The more we create, the more we imagine, fueling our desire to craft and explore further. The sense of accomplishment from creating something with our hands inspires us to keep creating and delving into new ideas.
Expose yourself to blue space
Blue spaces, encompassing natural aquatic environments such as oceans, lakes, rivers, and even manmade water features, play a pivotal role in unlocking creativity. By immersing oneself in blue spaces, individuals can tap into a deeper well of inspiration, enhancing new levels of creativity and innovation.
Add a bit of humour to your life
Individuals with a strong sense of humour are more inclined to get those eureka moments. Adding more fun and humour to your life enhances your creativity level. Humour relaxes us, and when you are in a relaxed state, your mind will be more inspired to imagine widely.
Meditate
Meditation can be a powerful tool for unlocking creativity. Try learning some specific meditation techniques to boost your creative potential.
Tips for Unlocking Creativity Through Meditation:
Consistency:
Practice meditation regularly, even if it’s just for a few minutes each day.
Environment:
Create a peaceful and comfortable meditation space.
Intention:
Set an intention for your meditation session, such as being open to new ideas.
Journaling:
After meditating, jot down any creative ideas or insights that came to you.
Integrating these meditation practices into your routine can help enhance your creative potential and provide a steady flow of inspiration.
Takeaways
- Curiosity fuels the process of unlocking creativity; the more curious you are, the more your mind tends to explore and create more.
- Knowing your creativity level and working accordingly leads you on the right track and opens up your mind to analyse multiple perspectives.
- Reading often trains your brain to generate original and imaginative thoughts in real life.
- Thus, creativity can be improved by being consistent with brainstorming techniques and certain practices.
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