In this section, you will learn why creativity is important in our lives.

Creativity is the process of nurturing your imagination allowing you to “think out of the box”. Being able to train your mind to think creatively helps you invent, problem-solve, create, and communicate in fresh, new ways. When you think open-mindedly you become a happier person ready to accept exciting surprises from life.

The following are 8 reasons why you are advised to be creative in your everyday life:

1. Thinking creatively adds value not only to your life but also to the life of others. Translating your thoughts into beautiful work, projects ‘yourself’ clearly into the world you live in.
2. Creative thinking helps you become self relying and more confident. You can think on your own without the help of others making you a stronger, truly-happy person.
3. By thinking creatively you become true to yourself. You accept who you are without worrying about other peoples’ judgments.
4. Thinking open-mindedly gives you a reason to wake up every morning to start exploring new ideas and thoughts. It makes your life worth living.
5. Creative thinking can bring out hidden talents that you have not noticed before. Instead of just nagging about a problem, it helps you discover new opportunities that you haven’t been aware of.
6. Thinking ‘out of the box’ makes you feel satisfied at all phases of your life. You never feel that you have reached a dead-end instead you are always ready to explore new challenges. You have the ability to see what others can’t see.
7. Being creative helps you express your feelings allowing you to be whatever you want to be in this world.
8. The more experienced you get with thinking creatively, the easier it becomes to master difficult situations you may face in your life.

As explained, creative thinking has many advantages but most importantly it will make you a happier, better person so start practicing.