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How to Boost Your Creative Juices

Be purposeful in cultivating your creativity

Photo by Jerry D. Clement; text added by Jacquelyn Lynn

Creativity is not something you either have or you don’t.

We are born creative beings. How creative we are (or aren’t) as we grow up depends on how purposeful we are in cultivating this skill.

Try the following tips to boost your creative abilities:

Repurpose

Find new uses for existing things. Don’t look at items for what they are, but for what they could be. Try a new perspective.

Pay attention to trends

Let the creativity of others provide a boost for you. Watch what’s happening in fashion, film, and music. Use books, television, and movies to expand your imagination. When something resonates, see what you can do with it.

Look for multiple answers

Most problems have more than one solution. Come up with several before you decide what to do.

Play

Have some fun and see what you come up with when you’re not being serious.

Dump traditions and habits that block creativity

Question the rules that inhibit individuality. Remain moral and ethical but remove the barriers that stifle creativity.

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Establish habits that spark creativity

Come up with some new inspirational rituals that will condition your brain to be creative.

Identify and overcome limited resources

If you think something isn’t possible because you don’t have the resources (money, time, labor, information), think about what you have that you can substitute for what you need.

Seek new experiences

Deliberately putting yourself in new situations will keep your mind open and curious.

Keep learning

Creativity requires knowledge. Make time to study, explore, and expand your information base.

Rest

Relax and let yourself have sufficient downtime; you’ll often get great ideas when you’re least expecting them.

Use the negativity of others as your motivation

There will always be naysayers. If their negative comments can lead to improvement, great. If not, don’t let their criticism discourage you.

Support the creativity of others

Encourage risk-taking in your friends and colleagues.

Welcome failure

Not every new idea is going to work. It takes courage to try, fail, and try again. Have courage!

What do you do to boost your creative juices?

This article was originally published on my site at CreateTeachInspire.com. You can reach me there or email me at [email protected].

You might also enjoy:

Here’s a little more about me:

I’d love to connect with you! May I send a brief inspirational message every Saturday morning? Visit CreateTeachInspire.com/saturday to receive messages like these:

Photos by Jerry D. Clement; text added by Jacquelyn Lynn
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