Learn To Be Creative

“To create something” – this is what my phone’s dictionary says about creativity. But creativity is something more than that. It may also be referred to as finding a solution to a problem which is original and worthwhile.

Authentic and useful – are some words which describe creativity.

So, what do you think about creativity? Do you think that creativity is only for the artists? Are you a businessman or an engineer and you thinking you don’t need to be creative? Then you are totally wrong. 

‘Creativity’ is the soul of your career. Being creative with your work no matter how small or unimportant it seems, is really beneficial. Learn to be creative this year and just see what a difference you would make to your life.

But, are you someone like me, who is always blamed for not being creative?

Creativity is not genetic; rather it’s a skill, which can be developed and sharpened as well. So, are you thinking how can you be creative?

•  Work on your basic skills

You are a young businessman and a newcomer in this field. One thing you will notice when you enter the world of business is that, you need to be really creative if you want to compete with this business world.

,    So,get ready for it. Get ready to be creative. But before that, don’t forget to take the most important step. Develop your basic skills. Sharpen them. Creativity will come as a reward for you for developing your skills. 

•  Expertise

Once you develop your basic skills, be ready to become an expert in them. Practice, Practice and Practice.

For example, if you are from the marketing world, try selling your product in a way you have never done before. Practice your skills again and again till you become an expert.

• Take Risks

 

You have an idea in your mind but its chances of success are little. The risk factor is too high. You decide to leave that idea in your thoughts only. 

For once, take out that idea, work on it, and try to materialize that idea. This is the key to creativity. Take risks. Make mistakes. Learn from your mistakes and win. 

• Confidence

Every mind is creative. This is what I believe. Then why do a few people are said to lack the skill of creativity?

They do have those brilliant ideas in their minds. They have those authentic plans but what lacks there is – confidence. They just think it won’t work. Just try to boost up your confidence. Let go off the fear of failure. Throw away those negative thoughts. Just try it.

Personally, what I do to boost up my confidence is that I let myself think that 90% I am going to fail this time and convince myself that when I would do the same thing next time, I would do it better and be successful. It reduces my fear of failure.

Well, this may sound stupid but this is how I remain confident in whatever I do. 

• Give Time To Yourself

Creativity is a skill and a skill always comes by practice. So give time to it. Make a schedule. Practice regularly. Practice to think ‘out of the box’ everyday for some time.

Make a journal. Let those extremely stupid and impractical ideas come out on the pages of that diary. 

Who knows, one day those ideas would be the best choices made by you in your life. :)

Start Working. :)

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