In most cases, when we think about creativity, we think of music, paintings, articles, movies and other forms of ‘art’
But creativity is the ability to figure things out faster and probably in an unconventional manner.
Anyone can be creative. You cannot force creativity but you can develop it.
These tips can help boost your creativity and help find new ways of solving problems  and approaching situations.
1. Eat Right
Consciously maintaining a healthy diet can improve overall cognitive function, leading to a higher capacity for creative thinking.
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2. Socialize
Being around a variety of different people can bolster creative thought. Regularly exposing yourself to people of different viewpoints and backgrounds can help mould one creatively.
Studies have also shown that socialization can also decrease stress levels. If you want to think creatively, you need to take breaks. Do something different during weekends and build meaningful relationships with people outside of your field or profession.
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3. Find inspiration from different forms of art and other industries:
Watch inspiring movies, read inspiring books and listen to inspiring music!
Your next big idea can come from anywhere. Be open-minded.
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You can draw inspiration from what other industries and niches are doing.
The point is for you to research what businesses are dominating and why?
Try to see how you can transfer what worked for businesses outside your industry to your own enterprise. This is a great way to boost your own creativity.
4. Change Your Routine
Try to do things differently. If you change your routine activities of everyday life, then you will increase your creativity.
Apply a different approach to how you go about your activities and how you solve problems. This will improve your creative thinking capacity.
5. Change Your Mindset
Simply changing your mindset can help you to be more creative. Tell yourself ‘I CAN’
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By repeating these positive thoughts, you are far more likely to get a rush of the creative inspiration that will help you solve your problem, and far less likely to throw away possible solutions that come to mind.
