YOU are Creative, Really!
It amazes me how often people tell me how un-creative they are when they find out I am a songwriter, as if I am standing there in judgment. Can everyone write songs? Well, I believe yes, they can. But that’s beside the point. The point is everyone is creative, whether it be in making music or something else entirely.
The trick is first defining the word creative. Broken down, creativity can be defined as the ability to create. That’s simple enough. We create every day, whether it be a daydream while waiting in rush hour traffic or a task on the job.
Many people associate creativity with art or music, but what about problem-solving? When’s the last time you came up with a creative solution that no one else around you thought of (that really worked)? Or looked at a situation in a whole different perspective that really helped you get through a difficult time?
We often fail to recognize smaller feats of creativity, passing them off as unimportant or uninspired. But truly it is the smaller moments and our reaction to them that create the bigger picture…how we live and experience life, which in turn affects our overall well-being.
Here’s some things you might try to tap into your creative side:
- Write a list of things you created that you are proud of.
- Sing your favorite song in the car as if no one is watching you.
- Get some sleep. Creativity flows better when you are rested.
- Write a poem (or song) about something you do every day, like brushing your teeth or fixing breakfast. Sound silly? Good! Silliness is a sure sign that creativity is nearby.
- Find 3 ways to solve the same problem, then try all of them to see what happens.
So, redefine what creativity is for you and then get creating. I’d love to hear about what you created today – leave a comment below.
Photo: Brush Teeth © by kkinjo
