Making Time For Creativity

Written By Colēgia

Creativity can be one of the most healing things we can do for ourselves. It gives us the space to make things that empower us and is a direct way to express our thoughts and ideas to the world. Sometimes though we may be busy which can prevent us from doing these sorts of activities. Today we want to talk about why it's important to make time for creativity and some ways to do so.

Give Yourself Flexibility

A great first step when it comes to making time for creativity is to give yourself flexibility. Being prepared for unexpected events along with scheduling things can be challenging. Sometimes though we need to be able to adapt to these different things since it's an important life skill. When it comes to creativity we can opt to slowly integrate it into our lives. Something as simple as writing down some ideas during a break can give you enough time to brainstorm things and keep creativity a part of your daily life. Many of us have different responsibilities we need to take care of and being able to manage our time properly is crucial. Ensuring that you have a bit of spare time after an activity is good because it can help us plan for our creative endeavors.

“A great first step when it comes to making time for creativity is to give yourself flexibility.”

Set Aside Some Time

The next thing we can do is setting aside a specific amount of time for creativity. Knowing what our schedule is can help us with this since it lets us be more mindful. Depending on when we are free, we can set aside some time in the morning or evening for our creative works. Sometimes we may do our best work at a specific time of the day and that's when we'll want to make sure we have the ability to do that. It's good to remember that our responsibilities do come first in all of this. With that in mind, we can still write down the occasional note when we have a creative thought during our spare moments. This can be a good reminder that even when we're busy, we can still keep our creativity in the back of our minds.

“The next thing we can do is setting aside a specific amount of time for creativity.”

Why it Matters

Creativity gives us the means to express our thoughts in a manner that can promote positivity. It can be transformative and help us grow as an individual. Creative activities give us a quiet place to be ourselves and lets us learn more about what we're interested in. It can also be used as a means to decompress and relax. The best part about creativity is that there are options for it to be done in groups as well. Larger projects often require more people to work on them and some of the best things can be made through this sort of teamwork. Creativity is ultimately a form of healing and good use of our mental energy. It can let us showcase some of our best work while giving us goals to strive towards.

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