When your cunning plans are de-railed, it can be a challenge to stay positive or see a way forward.
Which is, of course, understandable… and human.
For me, it’s creativity and creative thinking which help me to move forward.
Help me get out of tricky situations or make new moves or decisions.
OK, so I’m a creativity champion.
However, not everyone feels the same.
Creative misunderstandings
Even though creativity is a natural capability within us all, it can often be misunderstood and under-utilised.
Associations with being artistic have lead some people to think they are not creative because they aren’t artistic. When being artistic is one expression of creativity… not creativity itself.
Ultimately, it is how we perceive, interpret and interact with the world.
It’s a capability we all have and can continually develop.
Creative confidence
When career challenge comes along or you want to reinvent, it’s creativity and creative thinking which help you imagine a new future for yourself; create ideas for the ‘what’ then the ‘how’.
They enable you to turn career challenge into career opportunity.
I have various ways I invest and nurture mine. I’m sure you do too.
Just in case you need a bit of help, here are 11 simple ways to boost your creativity…
Location
Change your location. Might be another room or further afield.
Flip
Flip your view of the situation. Negative to positive or…
Listen
Listen to music or podcasts or… and tap into some sounds.
Talk
Talk it through with trusted pals or colleagues for a fresh view.
Air
Get some fresh air. Go outside or open a window. Breathe.
Imagine
Imagine what another person might do about the scenario.
Break
Take a break and do nothing. Zone out for a while.
Laugh
Funny clips; favourite comedy. Whatever you like and chuckle!
Movement
Walk, dance, flap your arms…whatever works for you.
Visual
Doodle or draw your challenge. Access where words can’t reach.
Enjoy
Leave the challenge behind and do something you enjoy.
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