At the time, I was on vacation. I have strange thoughts all the time. And once more, some strange new ideas about creativity.
“Why do people stop being creative?” was the question I had. Do you remember your childhood? I guess you were more creative at that time because science says it.
And I believe this. I was more creative when I was a younger kid because I always tried to do something different and be more creative. But as I got older, I got lazy, put things off, and, most of all, quit being creative.
Right now it is like.
I work because I have to, not because I want to.
As a kid, I was in charge of my imaginary world, and it wasn’t just limited by the limits of reality or other people’s thinking and opinions, or
“What were they thinking about me?”.
That time I didn’t just think outside the box; I lived outside of it too.
But somewhere along the way to becoming adults, a lot of us gave up our capes for suits and our pencils for computers. This change isn’t just a story; science backs it up.
According to research, 98% of kindergarteners are geniuses at divergent thinking, which is a way of thinking that leads to creative ideas. But as kids get older, this number drops dramatically. By the time they are adults, only 2% of people still think this way.
What takes place during those years?
Just think what we do during these years — Getting Education. And where do we get it from? — From our school. I know and believe that education is very important, but according to me it often stresses uniformity and standards.
An education expert, Sir Ken Robinson, says very well. — “school systems are made to turn out good workers, not creative thinkers.”
We learn to draw inside the lines from a very young age, both literally and figuratively. Not creative questions, but the right answers are what matter.
However, it’s not just school. Also, the job can make it hard to be creative. In many fields, getting things done QUICKLY and WELL is highly valued you know, which doesn’t leave much room for being creative. We get praised for following the rules, not for questioning what’s already been done.
Ironically, creativity is more valuable than ever in the world of today, which is undergoing accelerated change. This is what drives new ideas, problem-solving, and adapting.
In addition to institutions, there is a societal story that says creation is only for a “gifted few.” We look up to people like Steve Jobs and Frida Kahlo because we think creation is a rare talent and not something everyone can do. This story can make people feel less powerful.
It means that you can’t get it if you’re not born with it. However, originality is not something that you’re born with; it’s a skill that we can develop through practice and experience.
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Technology Effect!!!
Do you think this rise in technology affects creativity?
According to me, the rise of technology in this modern world has some bad effects, even though it is generally a good thing.
Our modern world is full of fun and information, so there isn’t much time for quiet thought. It was just like, I want to know this. I Googled and got an answer. And nowadays, people stop using their brain creativity because of newly invented AI tools. I know it is a very powerful tool — we can do almost 90 percent of computer work on that.
But believe me, it stops us from being creative, in my opinion. This is the time in which we consume more than we create.
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How then can we get back to being creative?
A change in how you think is the first step.
To be creative, we need to change what it means. It’s not enough to just paint or write great books. To be creative, We need to come up with new ideas, attempt new things, solve problems, and find links that don’t appear to go together.
For instance, coming up with new meal ideas in the kitchen for your family or children or a better approach to setting up your work area. Both are examples of this.
You know — valuing the process over the result is another way to promote a creative mindset. Like our society, which is focused on results, this can be hard to do, and so many of us personally felt that. Be that as it may, real innovation frequently incorporates making mistakes, failing, and trying again. It’s not just about getting there; it’s likewise about the process.
If I talk about Thomas Edison and how he came up with the idea for the light bulb, It wasn’t an “aha!” moment; it was the result of a lot of trials and learning from them. He had nearly 1,000 unsuccessful attempts during his invention.
To bring back imagination and creativity, we need to make places, both real and imagined, where it can grow. This means places where taking risks is welcomed, where it feels safe to share Uncommon thoughts, and where different ways of thinking are valued. Setting up these kinds of places can encourage a mindset of creativity and innovation in schools, workplaces, any platform like medium, and even at home.
To me, it’s about making time for being creative. It means making time in our busy lives to do things that get our minds working. Dealing with boredom is part of the story.
People often consider boredom something terrible, however, I believe that it can be a great place to be creative. When there is silence, our thoughts can roam and new links can be made.
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Writing, friends, and art are all things that tell me that I’m still creative. In our daily lives and places, it’s all around us. It only needs to be acknowledged, cared for, and given the freedom to grow.
And “When did we last come up with something new?” “ How do we get creative again?” might be a better question.
The answer is not a single solution but a shift in how we all think and act, which means waking up the creative spirit that lives in all of us. Let’s do more than just remember when we thought we could fly.
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