We dubbed them as game changers and at times, envied by others. Research has suggested that creativity involves the coming together of a multitude of traits, behaviours and social circle influences in a single person. The Huffington Post, in one of its articles in , highlighted that from the perspective of neuroscience, creativity is thought to involve a number of cognitive processes, neural pathways and emotions of which we still don't have the full picture on how our mind works towards creativity.
Linguistic expert and a passionate writer on creativity, Dr. Munir Shuib said despite all the wonders towards understanding creativity, humans can actually be taught to develop creativity. There have been many studies and findings that have demonstrated that creativity can certainly be cultivated.
People know what creativity is but many don't know how to become a creative thinker, and worst, how to teach our kids on how to think creatively.
It is fairly easy, according to Munir, to differentiate those who are creative from those who and not. These are among the five main traits of a creative person according to Munir and you might be surprised that you have all the five:. They are risk takers. Creative thinkers are risk takers.
They just love taking risk. When working on a project, creative people tend to exhibit determination and doggedness. They may work for hours on something , often staying up late into the night until they are satisfied with their work. Consider what you would think if you met an artist. Their life may sound exciting, romantic, and glamorous. However, being a successful artist is also a lot of work, which many people may fail to see.
A creative person realizes that true creativity involves combining both fun and hard work. An artistic or creative person may come across as carefree, however they can also be incredibly hardworking and driven when it comes to pursuing their passion. Creative people like to daydream and imagine the possibilities and wonders of the world. They can immerse themselves in imagination and fantasy, yet remain grounded enough to turn their daydreams into reality.
Creative types, ranging from scientists to artists and musicians, can come up with imaginative solutions to real-world issues. While others may view their ideas as mere fantasies or as irrelevant, those with creative minds find practical ways to turn their notions into reality. While we often fall into the trap of categorizing people as solely extroverted or introverted , Csikszentmihalyi suggests that creativity requires combining both of these personality types.
Creative people, he believes, are both extroverted and introverted. Research has shown that people do tend to be either more extroverted or introverted and that these traits are remarkably stable.
Creative people tend to exhibit characteristics of both introversion and extraversion at the same time. They can be both gregarious and reticent, sociable and quiet. Interacting with others can generate ideas and inspiration, and retreating to a quiet place allows creative individuals to fully explore these sources of creativity. Highly creative people tend to be proud of their achievements and accomplishments, yet they are also aware of their place. They may have tremendous respect for others who work in their field and the influence that those previous innovations have had on their work.
They can see that their work is often remarkable in comparison to that of others, but it is not something they focus on. Csikszentmihalyi observes that creative people are often so focused on their next idea or project that they don't fixate on their past achievements. Csikszentmihalyi believes that creative individuals resist, to at least some degree, the rigid gender stereotypes and roles that society often tries to enforce. Creative girls and women tend to be more dominant than other girls and women, he suggests, while creative boys and men tend to be less aggressive and more sensitive than other males.
Creative people tend to be able to embrace both their masculine and feminine sides. This means they can simultaneously be sensitive and nurturing often labeled as feminine , as well as assertive and dominant often labeled as masculine. It can help them open certain doors accidentally which helps them flourish from new discoveries. There is a certain amount of childlike innocence in a creative person because they look at the world with hopeful eyes and try to see the best in humanity.
Being curious, or having a wandering spirit, goes hand in hand with being naive; The world is your backyard, but beware of dog, the world might bite back sometimes.
Creatives are alot more rebellious than one may think. They take lots of risks and often. They may have lots of bruises and scars to prove their mistakes, but their rebellion keeps their heart alive with fire. With a heart full of fire and daring spirit, nothing can hurt a creative, not even the nastiest response from the world. Being rebellious means stepping out of the box and trying something out even it is results in failure, because creatives choose to look at is at an opporunity to grow either way it turns out.
Can one person be both extroverted and introverted? Creatives sure can! Creative people have two sides to them, the private side and the public side. They can be social and personal, talkative and silent, shy and confident, all in the same body.
Being extroverted has its perks and so does being introverted. Creative people are very willing to embrace things, and see the benefits in balancing just the right amount of extroverted, introverted-ness in order to reap all of its benefits.
Being playful is what creatives are all about. They play with ideas until they get the result desired. Being playful allows a creative to have fun.
Creative people accept their mistakes because they see them as a chance to learn something new and grow from them. Due to their open nature, creative people also tend to be sensitive. This sensitivity can help them in many areas of life, both personally and professionally. Sensitive people tend to appear more approachable to others and willing to listen to their thoughts or feelings.
Through caring about how others feel, they often have an easier time building strong and trusting relationships. Their sensitivity can also increase their awareness of the issues around them, which sometimes can cause them to care even more about solving them. For example, a creative person who works in product development may take a very empathetic, customer-centered approach.
They want to ensure that the product solves customers' needs effectively and creates a positive experience. Depending on the product, their sensitivity may encourage them to find ways to make it more accessible to all customers. Working independently allows creative people to embrace their personal freedom. They can make their own decisions on how to do things, without instruction or demands from others.
Often, this independent nature also means creative people feel comfortable taking on challenges themselves. With their freedom, they can take as long as they need to understand the task and how to complete it.
They may even see these challenges as opportunities to grow professionally and develop their skills. While creative individuals enjoy collaborating with others, they often also work on tasks alone. For example, an artist will paint independently to allow complete focus on their process. This independence allows them to take as long as they need to make decisions, such as what paint to use. Creative people are willing to take on the risks associated with trying new ideas.
They do not know if a concept is a bad one until it is tested or examined—so all ideas pose the potential for solutions. Even if one fails, it can serve as a lesson on how to do better in the future. To them, not taking risks hinders innovation because it requires staying within one's comfort zone. To increase tolerance for risk-taking, creative people think about the reward potential.
While customers could hate a product, there is also the potential for it to become the year's best-selling product. And if it is something they believe could help people or improve their lives, for example, they see that as a risk worth taking. An intuitive person makes decisions based on feelings—creative people may tap into this ability more than other people.
They trust in themselves to follow their hearts, rather than feeling restricted by more logical demands. Intuition may not always lead to the perfect solution, but it is a helpful tool when brainstorming and generating ideas.
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