I brought a small bag of paints and brushes when we moved last year, put them in a drawer, and told myself that if they were still in the drawer in a year, I would throw them out. The creative process invites everyone to be creative.
Write your next poem, or draw your next picture without judgement or fear and see what happens. Just ease in and and take advantage of everything creativity has to offer. One possible reason creativity is protective of health is because it draws on a variety of neural networks within the brain.
Not only can being creative help you live longer, but it can improve your quality of health and life too. Solve problems. Being creative helps you become a better problem solver in all areas of your life and work. Instead of coming from a linear, logical approach, your creative side can approach a situation from all angles. Rather than stopping to focus on one piece of moss, keep wandering down the path and open up the forest.
Feeling discouraged and frustrated about something? Doing something creative can lift your spirits and help you shake off a bad mood. Doing something creative that involves actually creating something — like baking, drawing, doing a puzzle, etc — is like revving the engine of your mind.
You look at the situation from different angles. While it might still get the job done, it could be done better if it was more creative. Creative people have open, active minds. Creative people are always looking for new ways to solve problems, as well, which sparks innovation and increased efficiency. Being creative helps you see the big picture, stay motivated, and solve problems. What could be more confidence -boosting than that?
Very few good things in life come without some effort. On the way, creativity makes that process more engaging as well as rewarding. It allows for non-linear thinking. Creativity enables empathy. Creativity connects us to ourselves. Creative participation nurtures a sense of togetherness. It brings people together and can nurture skills in teamwork and cooperation.
Creativity challenges. Creativity can connect reflection with action. Creativity builds intercultural connections. It connects us to different cultures and sub-cultures. Creativity nurtures confidence. When they are confident, young people are less easily influenced by others Creativity instills curiosity.
It encourages questions. Creative expression gives a voice. It can help capture ideas, thoughts and visions about the world. Young people can advocate for themselves and for others. Creativity is participatory and interactive. Creativity stimulates and motivates. Creativity brings us beyond words. It allows exploration and communication beyond the limitation of words. Creativity is fun and joyful and surprising. Creativity keeps the mind active.
Creativity engages different learning styles. Creativity allows us to view and solve problems more openly and with innovation. Creativity opens the mind. Creativity inspires collective thinking. Creativity nurtures ideas. Creativity supports resilience. You can access the two publications developed during the week together at Creativity. Creativity Resilience and Global Citizenship- Toolkit If you are interested in these themes and topics there are several ways you can get involved in the Creativity and Change programme.
Jessica Carson Jessica Carson is a freelance trainer, facilitator artist and consultant. Her experience spans work in the cultural sector, non-formal education and third level education, where she supports, develops, manages and delivers programmes. Her work reflects a strong belief in the transformative potential of creative engagement. The programme includes an accredited level 8 Special Purpose Award , international youthwork training and regional training for youth workers.
She is a trainer on the Leargas training network for the youth sector.
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