Being creative is what everyone desires. No doubt , since the beginning of the human era creativity has given birth to many exceptional ideas and that how most of innovative ideas arise. Whether its the Isaac Newton who invented the law of gravity or Albert Einstein who delivered the theory of relativity and made us understand how the universe works. They all have one thing in common i.e. they both are creative.
During your school time, you may be given a piece of paper to write something in your own words.
Have you ever struggled with pouring words onto the page?
If so, then certainly you are missing out on the common skill i.e. creativity. You run out of ideas, your mind goes blank and you might be suffering from imposter syndrome. These all are the characteristics of being less creative.
But how you can overcome this hindrance? Creativity requires sheer determination and intense focus.
In this article, I am gonna give you some lowdowns to boost creativity.
Hold your Grey matter accountable
when it comes to raising your creativity, there is a little element in your brain’ grey matter called ACC(anterior cingulate cortex) which fires up when you are in your creative zone. The role of ACC is quite important.
If the ACC level rises, then it leads your brain to generate more ideas and solve problems effortlessly. But there are other factors that contribute to heightened ACC such as good mood, exercise, mindfulness and meditation. These all enhance the performance of the anterior cingulate cortex.
Having a few shots of caffeine
The internet is brimmed with tons of advice about the best morning routine. coaches in the fitness industry consider morning routine as the most sought-after mantra discussed in the realm of physical fitness. The best morning routine includes waking up early, doing healthy exercise, and inhaling fresh air. However, with all these things included we have lost the most imperative component that makes the morning routine feel fresh and that is drinking a cup of coffee.
I begin my morning by incorporating physical exercise, several yogic techniques such as pranayama and a few sessions of meditation. But I still feel empty at the end of the day. I still feel sluggish and this has ruined my progress. I no longer feel productive but changing my morning routine from no caffeine to having a few shots of caffeine has boosted my focus and happiness. My productivity has become 10x more. Focus has improved.
I am not saying, science backs it up, a recent study in China reveals that consuming a significant amount of coffee can help you generate more ideas and in turn enhance creativity. Even innovators like Albert Einstein and Steve Jobs rave about the positive effects of drinking coffee. They mostly associate coffee as a way to relax your mind.
A relaxing mind can generate more good ideas than a busy mind.
Embrace solitude
when you hustle in solitude, you are more likely to enhance your creativity. Time spent with yourself can make a big difference and wandering into your own thoughts results in heightened creativity.
when you are in solitude, you are more self-aware of what goes in and out of your mind. you can single out the good thoughts from the bad ones. You have the ability to stretch your mind to is utmost potential and that’s when new ideas are born.
solitude can’t be practiced everywhere. You need to set aside the best time and place where you need to be alone with you.
Zero out all your stress.
Well, the other most applicable way to foster creativity in your life is by zeroing out all the stress in your daily life. Say bye to your deadlines which often revolve around you all the time.
A study shows that deadlines are a great stressor. when you are under a certain deadline, you have a limited time to think well which can derail your focus from a particular task.
Diverse input
Consume a variety of content, such as books, films, music, and art, from different genres and cultures.
Exposure to diverse perspectives can stimulate creativity and broaden your creative palette.
Reading books is a surefire way to boost imagination which in turn stimulate creativity.
Working with peers.
Another effortless way to increase creativity is through collaboration.
Collaborating with like-minded individuals is a robust strategy for brainstorming and coming up with new ideas.
Collaboration can spark new ideas and provide valuable feedback.
Introduce yourself to new opportunities
Involving yourself in new opportunities such as a new hobby, visiting an art gallery, or travelling to a new place can spark new ideas.
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Create a Creative Space
In order to be more creative.
Designate a space.
Make sure the space is brimmed with things which inspire you such as inspirational quotes on the wall, art supplies and books.
Over to you
Implement these strategies in your daily life and watch how the creativity of your brain unfolds.
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