8 Steps to Spark your Creativity
Creative thinking is so valuable and relevant in our daily
lives whether it be through our learning or co-curricular activities. Creative
thinking is becoming more and more necessary which is why it is important to
consider these easy steps to spark your creativity.
1. Try new things/Find your passion
It's important for you to try new things in order to be creative in different ways. For example, join a new co-curricular group. You can also do this by trying a new way to solve a maths problem. This shows creativity as it allows your brain to think of new ways to do things. Finding your passion is crucial when trying to be creative. This is because if you know what your passion is, you can expand on the different aspects of it.
2. Listen to music
By listening to
music, it allows you to be musically creative. It is proved that music can
stimulate your brain to be more creative as it improves cognition, learning and
memory. Music is also really relaxing and is good to listen to after you have
done a lot of study or homework.
3. Look at the world Fresh eyes/Be Curious
When you were a baby, you were always finding new things-and
by instinct- you would put things in your mouth. Now I'm not telling you to put
things in your mouth but to look at the world with curiosity. You may already
have an opinion about something and that's fine, just try and look at things
from different perspectives. For example, you can do this by simply getting out
and about and looking at the world.
4. Be positive/say yes
Say yes to things that you usually wouldn't say yes to. It's
good to challenge yourself and be a
little out of your comfort zone. Challenging yourself forces yourself to
think creatively of new ways to do things. Say yes to trying new things. Who
knows, you could find new interests, friendships, knowledge and
much more.
5. Embrace the Environment
Embrace the environment that we have been given. The
environment is so beautiful and we don't usually take the time to have a look
around in awe. Your environment can stimulate your ideas in which you can then
put into practice.
6. Start an inspiration file
By starting an inspirational file or collage it allows you
to put your creative ideas into a visual representation. Whether it being your
next art project or idea that you want to take to action. This is a great idea
to put your ideas into reality.
7. Create something
Whether it be creating a dance routine or painting, creating
something is a great way to stimulate thinking creatively. Importantly, create
something that you enjoy and that you find that you can easily express yourself
through.
8. Sleep
You have probably heard it all before but sleep is
absolutely paramount when if you want to be creative. Without a clear and
rested mind, it is going to be hard to concentrate and think outside of the
box.
