Investing in Creativity
How do you define creativity? The American Psychological Association defines creativity as “the ability to produce or develop original work, theories, techniques, or thoughts.” While that definition may sound very polished, creativity is not limited to only professional artists. Read below for 3 reasons to engage in creativity and some examples on how to bring creativity into your daily life.
3 Reasons to Engage in Creativity
- Creativity helps you learn and grow
- Creative pursuits can help you develop new skills
- Creativity can help you expand your knowledge
- Creativity helps you adapt to change
- Change is inevitable, but creative lends itself to adaptability and growth
- Change is inevitable, but creative lends itself to adaptability and growth
- Creativity improves Mental Health
- Studies support that creativity works towards reducing anxiety, depression, and stress
- Can be used to work through trauma
How to Bring Creativity into Your Life
There are many different ways to bring creativity into your life. Here is a list of some places to start:
- Journaling
- You can make this as simple or as extravagant as you like. Whether you want to start with a simple pen and notebook or pull out your fanciest fountain pen, there is no wrong way to write.
- Coloring Books
- Coloring books have greatly evolved over the years and now come in many different varieties. You can get kids coloring books or coloring books that are geared towards teens and adults of all ages.
- Art Classes
- There are several different avenues to explore with art classes. From painting to pottery, there are several options that you can do alone, with friends, or with family.
Interested in learning more about ways to bring creativity in your life? You can reach out to us by calling 513-846-5283 or via our Contact Us page to get matched with one of our licensed therapists. We look forward to working with you soon!
References
- American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Creativity. American Psychological Association.
- Boyles, M. (2022, January 25). The importance of creativity in business: HBS Online. Business Insights Blog.
- Egebjerg, N. (2023, January 1). 10 reasons why creativity is important. YONOBI.
- Stahl, A. (2024, February 20). Here’s how creativity actually improves your health. Forbes.