Have you ever met someone so creative it makes you envious? Highly creative people seem to have the best ideas and are fearless about trying new things. Although that state of mind can feel out of reach, you can tap into your own creative side with just a few adjustments to how you look at the world. Let’s start with the traits all highly creative people share.
1. They’re curious
We all start out as curious little children, in awe of the world around us. Some of us lose that curiosity after childhood and stop yearning to discover things. Highly creative people are the ones who hang on to that healthy curiosity and won’t ever give it up. They look at the world with eagerness to learn and discover, and it feeds their creativity.
2. They have a big imagination
Along with curiosity, many of us lose our imagination over time. We replace playing with dolls with real-life experiences, and there isn’t much to imagine anymore. We feel like we know all the harsh realities of life, but creative people don’t—they’re able to hold onto that imaginative streak and use it to create.
3. They’re Flexible
When you’re creative, the best thing you have is your ability to adapt. Being flexible means changing things on the fly and not being afraid to take a different path than the one originally intended. To a highly creative person, there’s no such thing as “ruined” creations—they just adapt. Fortunately, flexibility can be learned.
4. They love Collaboration
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Another thing highly creative people have in common is their ability and need to collaborate with other creatives. This helps them draw inspiration from the different talents and perspectives of other creative people. Some of the best work comes from two or more creative minds working together.
5. They’re Passionate
A creative is nothing without excitement and enthusiasm for their creations. This is the definition of passion, and highly creative people have it in droves. They love to share their work with others because it feels like it’s their true purpose, which drives them to create. If you feel that you aren’t passionate enough yourself, try these steps.
6. They’re Observant
Another trait highly creative people have in common is their observation skills. Creative individuals are constantly watching the world around them using their sharp attention to detail. Creatives draw inspiration from everyday experiences and examine the world from their creative perspective.
7. They like to experiment
Highly creative people love to experiment. Their work is constantly changing and evolving, and that pushes them to explore techniques and styles they might not have tried otherwise. Experimentation is a huge part of creating, and highly creative people are bold about it.
8. They’re Open-Minded
It can be difficult to be truly open-minded, but highly creative people have it on lock. Whether it’s trying new ingredients in their cooking, or a different way of editing a photo, a highly creative person has no issue trying new things. In addition to being open to all different points of view and new ideas, they actively seek them out.
9. They’re original
Highly creative people may share some similarities and common traits, but the one thing they all have in common is their uniqueness. From the clothes they wear to the way they speak, they ooze creative vibes. Being creative requires unique perspectives and ideas, and ideally, a creative’s work won’t look like everything else out there. A highly creative person is constantly evolving and striving to be original.
10. They’re playful
Right along with an active imagination comes playfulness. A highly creative person has not forgotten how to play and, in fact, thrives in it. Give them a lump of clay, or a creative problem to solve, and you will see them approaching it with a sense of fun and experimentation.
11. They’re sensitive
Whether it’s a good thing or a bad thing can be debatable, but highly creative people are highly sensitive people. Empathy, or the ability to put yourself in someone else’s position, is a key component to being creative and sensitive to the world around you. Highly creative people use their sensitivity to understand different points of view and maybe even create something based on them.
12. They’re courageous
Creativity requires courage. Highly creative people use courage to hype themselves up when their work becomes a challenge. They aren’t afraid to put their creations at risk by trying something new and scary. If courage is present, their creations will be brave—just like they are.
13. They’re authentic
A highly creative person isn’t usually that preoccupied with social norms. Highly creative people reject conformity and stay true to their vision of themselves and their work. Being authentic helps a creative person create their own specific style and objective.
14. They’re Risk-takers
Creating is impossible without taking a few risks. Working outside the box is normal for creatives, and they aren’t afraid to do it. Highly creative people know they’re doing something risky at times, like throwing hot peppers in the cake batter, but they persevere for the sake of the creation.
15. They’re resilient
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Not every creation will be appealing to the masses, and a highly creative person will always deal with failure and rejection at some point. Creatives prove their resilience by trying different techniques and approaches to their work when something fails. A creative can see rejection or failure as opportunities for growth or to try new experiences.
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