Today let’s talk about creativity. What it is, why it’s important, and how to create a more creative life for yourself.
First, what the heck is creativity? Merriam-Webster’s definition is “the ability to be creative.” Cambridge Dictionary’s definition goes deeper, making it by far the more creative definition: “the ability to produce or use original and unusual ideas.”
Creativity is curiosity unleashed. Creativity is vision in action. Creativity is imagination allowed to take the reins. Creativity is originality on display. Creativity is inventiveness, the first-born child of playfulness.
Creativity is about so much more than writing music, painting a picture, or producing a sculpture. Yes, those are creative pursuits and I’m in awe of those who make our lives better with their imaginative vision and masterful execution of their personal brand of creativity.
- Creativity is also pulling together a fabulous outfit and wearing it well.
- Creativity is also thinking through the best way to organize kitchen cabinets for ease of cooking, cleaning, and putting things away.
- Creativity is also finding new, better ways to do things you’ve done dozens of times and realizing that you’ve sparked fresh enthusiasm in your heart.
In business, creativity and innovation are buzzwords and aptitudes leaders need to embody. In life, creativity means you’re milking everything from an event or circumstance to make it as successful and as fun as possible. Strict adherence to rules and “the way we’ve always done things” crushes the creative spirit. “Because I said so” is a creativity killer. If you want help spring-boarding your understanding of creativity, incorporating creativity, and fostering a creative spirit, here are three episodes of the world’s second-shortest podcast to spark your creative thinking.
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Today, make a list of the subtle ways creativity expresses itself in your daily life. Recognize your creativity, give yourself credit for it, and then give yourself permission to let your creativity come out and play much more often!
Here's to your creativity and wagaliciousness!
Sandy Weaver
Program Director, Center for Workplace Happiness
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