How to Be Creative

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Doodle in your spare time.

   Doodling is sometimes thought of as a childish pastime, but it can actually help increase productivity.
   
   This can increase creativity by increasing your engagement with the world and attention span.
   
   Doodling helps you stay engaged during activities where you would otherwise zone out.
   
   The more information you're able to absorb, the more creative you will be.Doodle during activities where you feel your mind wandering.
   
   For example, if you find yourself drifting out of focus during a meeting at work, do some doodling.
   
   You can also doodle in school during boring lectures.
   
   Try keeping a sketchbook where you doodle when you start to feel bored or disengaged.
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   Step 2: Write flash fiction.

   Flash fiction means very short stories, often no more than 100 words.
   
   Writing a flash fiction story will help you become more creative as you'll be forced to tell a fleshed out story with a beginning, middle, and end using only a small number of words.
   
   This will help you learn how to convey necessary information in a limited space.There are many flash fiction writing communities online.
   
   Try getting involved with a flash fiction writing community and responding to prompts and participating in contests. , You can do this test during dull moments at work.
   
   It helps you push yourself to think quickly and creatively.
   
   To start, draw 30 circles.
   
   From there, make as many circles into drawings as possible in one minute.
   
   You can do the test over and over again, trying to break your record each time.The 30 Circle Test helps boost creativity because it forces you to embrace multiple ideas.
   
   Many people have a tendency to self-edit and pause to wonder if something is a good idea.
   
   The 30 Circle Test forces you to think fast, forcing you to experiment with ideas without rejecting them. , Simply playing music in the background can inspire you creatively.
   
   It can help you focus better and increase your overall concentration.
   
   Classical music tends to work particularly well for creativity and concentration.Not every genre of music works for everyone.
   
   While classical music has beneficial effects for many, experiment a little to find the music that bests helps you concentrate and feel creative. , Using your hands to create means you get information from all of your senses.
   
   This can help encourage more creative thinking.
   
   If you want to feel more creative, try activities in which you create using your hands.
   
   For example, try something like knitting, sewing, or other crafts to bolster your creativity., Some video games are actually good for the creative mind.
   
   Interactive games that require movement as these stimulate multiple senses help with creative thinking.
   
   Things like Wii Tennis or Dance Dance Revolution would work well.
   
   Avoid games that require you to sit for long periods., Reading is great for your creative mind.
   
   Make a habit of reading regularly.
   
   Pick books from multiple genres and styles of writing to expand your horizons and really bolster your creativity.
   
   Try to make time to read every day.Try joining a book club.
   
   This will help direct your reading if you're unsure what kinds of books to start with.
   
   Get a library card.
   
   This will help you save some money on books.
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   Step 3: Do the 30 circle test.

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   Step 4: Listen to music.

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   Step 5: Make something with your hands.

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   Step 6: Play video games.

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   Step 7: Read more.

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