Though creativity cannot be taught, it can certainly be nurtured. Though you may suddenly get inspired into a burst of creativity, creativity doesnt have to hit you like a bolt of lightning — it can also be sustained and even enhanced if you have the right outlook, set up a favorable routine, and dont put too much pressure on yourself. If you want to know how to be creative, just follow these steps. Spend time around creative people. The most reliably creative people are children. Their imaginations arent boxed in, and mind merging with them can remind you of what its like to think outside the box. If you have problems being creative, look inside yourself. Everyone is creative, but if you dont think youre good enough to be creative, then chances are you wont be able to be as creative. Raise your self esteem and youll find that its a lot easier to be yourself. Whenever youre challenged to create something, ask yourself: Whats the most outrageous, preposterous, and nonsensical thing I can come up with? Change the ways you do things, take another road to town, watch TV with one eye or read while you are on the toilet.
A Drawing Adventure by Betsy Streeter www.betsystreeter.com