Movement Formula Blog | How to Develop A Creative Mindset

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I hear people say all the time, “I’m not creative.” The word creative does not mean artistic. We use creativity in our daily lives almost every minute of every day.

Any kind of problem-solving involves creativity. Any kind of organization, whether that be physical items, files on the computer, multitasking. All use creativity.

So let's get into 8 ways you can develop a more creative mindset!

#1- Inspiration

Look for inspiration. Looking around you for things that inspire you helps you develop your creative mindset. You can also use apps like Pinterest or Instagram to find inspirations

#2- Do Something

Doing something creative like singing, dancing, drawing, organizing your clothes in your closet... these all help you develop a stronger creative mindset.

#3- Thinking

Thinking, planning, trying to figure systems or processes that work for you are great ways to get those creative sparks flying.

#4- Keep An Open Mind

Listening to others' perspectives and hearing how others might think about something can go a long way when developing a creative mindset.

#5- Breaks

Taking a break and coming back to something with a fresh mind will help you to see new ways of tackling something that has you stuck. It will get those creative juices flowing.

#6- Games

Doing fun mind games will help expand your brainpower. Looking for shapes in the clouds is always fun and creative. Or doing sudoku or crossword puzzles is fun too.

#7- Dreaming

Dreaming or visualizing what the future could hold for you is a perfect way to develop your creative mindset. As adults, we sometimes forget to dream.

#8- Words

Using descriptive words in our everyday interactions can be a great way to express yourself better but also get you feeling more creative.

My grandpa used to look up 5 new words in the dictionary every week. He would spend the week trying to find ways to use those new words.