When we think of creativity, we think about people with “creative” professions like painters, writers, composers or designers. But in reality, creativity is not a skill, reserved to a small group of people. It is our inborn right to be creative, to use our imagination and to invent and re-invent our life!

But what is creativity all about? What can we do to untap our creative potential and make our life more fun and exciting?

It may seem that patience has very little to do with the creative process. After all creativity is all about spontaneity and “Aha!” moments… And this is true! We need this and we will talk about it later. However, if you are paid for your creative output (as I am) you know that it is very risky to sit and wait for inspiration to strike you. You have to earn your insights and great ideas. You have to give them enough time to mature. And you have to be patient with yourself.

There will be days when your creativity is on fire, when ideas flow naturally to you. But there will also be days, when everything you come up with will seem dull, boring, and unoriginal, no matter how hard you try to think creatively. And this is perfectly fine!

Do not judge yourself or your work too harshly and ignore the little critical voice that tells you – “It sucks!” Critical judging and creativity are mutually exclusive!

Focus is an essential component of creativity. You cannot create until you are fully engaged in the process, and you cannot be fully engaged in the process if you are distracted every 30 seconds by email notifications or your own thoughts.

Sometimes the easiest way improve your focus it is to lock your door and enjoy the solitude!

There is a reason, why many famous scientists, writers and artists get their best ideas while taking a shower, walking outdoors or sitting in the kitchen with a cup of hot tea. When we are alone, we can get in touch with our infinite source of Creativity and become completely absorbed in the process of creation!

If you want to boost your creativity and focus, get away from all the hustle and bustle and enjoy the tranquility of solitude and the healing effect of silence!

Have you ever been fully immersed in what you were doing? Lost track time? Forgotten about hunger and fatigue? Felt focused, energized and relaxed all at the same time? If yes, you know what being in a state of flow feels like. It is a wonderful feeling of total engagement, when your mind and body are working in perfect harmony.

It is rather easy to get into a flow when we are having fun and enjoying what we are doing. But this is not always the case. Sometimes we have to be creative even when we do not feel like it.

Then what do you do to boost your creativity?