While we conventionally imagine creativity as a natural skill that some beings have and others do not, research indicates that both creativity and non-creativity may be learned.
Creativity Is a Process, Not an Event
In the 16th century when a renowned scientist in history Sir Isaac Newton saw an apple fall to the ground. He wondered “Why should that apple always fall straight to the ground? Why doesn't it goes sideways or remains in the air, but constantly fall to the earth's center." Without a doubt, the reason is that the earth draws it.
And thus gravity was invented.
The incidence of a falling apple is one of the iconic examples of creative movement. To elaborate further, Our brains connect totally random thoughts in order to think creatively. The more ideas you have the more creative outcomes it will result. However, the question arises here, Is this a natural skill or do we cultivate it through practice?
Creativity is not just a lightbulb moment. You should make efforts to overcome mental and internal roadblocks. You must practice your craft And stick with the process even if it takes years to see your creative talent emerge.
Methods to practice Creativity
- Write more - Writing lets you put your thoughts into ideas. this in turn works as a catalyst to think creatively. It is an excellent technique to use writing to boost your creativity. Invest in a diary and a pen and make friends with them.
- Enjoy sunshine and nature- Many studies and research have found that spending time in nature and increasing your exposure to daylight can lead to increased levels of creativity. This definitely gives you a reason to plan a day picnic with your friends.
- Embrace positive thinking- Optimism influences creative thinking significantly. Sadness and depression, on the other hand, appear to contribute to more constrained and limited thinking.
- Sleep longer- Like all cognitive abilities, the ability to think creatively is significantly impacted by lack of sleep.
