Don’t you love it when your creativity manifests itself? Creativity brings us benefits that go far beyond artistic expression. Being a creative person can help you to be a better (and higher paid) employee, a better problem solver and an all around more effective person in anything you choose to do. In this article tips for how to embrace the creative process and become  more creative.

This article is meant for anyone who might struggle or fail to believe that they can be creative

Even if you don’t think of yourself as an especially creative person, you’ll be glad to know that it’s there within you just waiting for you to use it! Creativity can be expressed in many different ways. Plus, there are many techniques you can use to develop and nurture your natural creativity. 

Like many people, you may think that you’re either creative or you’re not. What a myth! If you long to be more creative, then go for it! Here are ten tips you can use to become a new, more creative you:

Creativity is exercise. You must believe this is true. If you go to the gym every day you’ll become fit. If you do a crossword every day you become good with words. The point is that you have to practice to become creative and it’s not something that is innate. Point number one is that you must practice as often as possible but regular practice is best. Do something creative every day and it’ll become part of your life.

Think of yourself as creative. We all have the spark of creativity inside us; it’s just a matter of fanning that flame to keep it alive, as well as knowing where your particular brand of creativity is best applied. The first step is to know that you’re creative. Think positively about this and work to see your creative side whenever possible. Lateral thinking to be creative. This is a bit tricky to do but try to think of in terms of doing opposites. A great example would be Einstein. Before Einstein’s theory of relativity the speed of light was measured relative to another object. The scientists knew something was wrong though as this wasn’t what was seen in the universe. Einstein’s creative genius was to say the opposite; that the speed of light was constant and this lead to his famous theory of relativity.