Creativity is simply the ability to generate new
ideas. We all possess creative abilities.
However, some people tend to be more
creative than others. Well, scientists may have
their own say on that; but a careful
observation of highly creative people reveals
that there are specific habits that made them
so.
I have here 12 habits that differentiate highly
creative people;

They Observe With Interest: Highly creative
people don’t just observe, they observe with
interest and have a keen eye for details. They
are “watchers” of people, nature and pattern
of things around them. This attribute often
inspires their creative abilities. The more they
observe, the more they are likely to come up
with new ideas

They Are Curious And Inquisitive: Highly
creative people have a high sense of curiosity.
Let’s just say they are insatiably curious. Their
curiosity spurs them to ask critical questions
and seek answers. This helps them fish out
what is not easily noticeable to others.

They Use Their Imaginations: To Imagine
means to form a mental image(s) of something
that may or may not have been perceived
through the five senses. Your Imagination if
constructively used can unleash your creative
ability. Creativity most times begins with the
imagination. The more you use your
imagination, the more creative you are likely to be

They Follow Their True passions: Highly
creative people are usually found doing
something they have passion for. This is
because people are usually more creative in
whatever they are passionate about. Discover
your strengths and passion. Follow them. You
will find out that you are more creative in
those areas than any other.

They Stay Inspired: Creative people usually
stay around people, environment and things
that inspire them. We all have our “high
moments”. In such moments we are usually
inspired with lots of creative and valuable
ideas. These “high moments” are usually
triggered by certain things; it could be colours,
books, music, places or people. Discover what
usually trigger your “high moments” and stay
close to it.

They Seek New Experiences: To be highly
creative you need to love novelty and
adventure. Worn out routine dampens
creativity while fresh exposures and new
experiences fuels it. Be bold to chart into
unfamiliar terrain. Explore your inner and outer
world. The more exposure you get the more
creative you are likely to be.

They are not Traditional, But Flexible:
Creativity challenges status quo. That a
system, method etc. has age long existence
does not make it effective or efficient. Highly
Creative people are lovers of change. They try
to see issues from different perspectives and
proffer a better solution.

They Create Time For Reflection And
Mindfulness: Creativity demands a focused
mind. Little wonder many highly creative
people are loners. Many who do creative jobs
usually spend a good amount of their time in
solitude. It is in this period of solitude that
they connect with their inner creative voice and
activate the “antennae” of their minds. This
helps them make connections between already
known facts to establish new ones. These are
what we usually call insights.

They Have The Courage to Take Risks: Highly
creative people are risk takers. They aren’t
afraid to fail neither are they afraid to make
mistakes. It is not enough to conceive
wonderful ideas. Taking the needed step to put
your ideas into action regardless of the
opposition is what makes the difference.
Remember the purpose of creativity is to make
a change from the norm. And until you put
your creative idea into action, that cannot
happen.

They Embrace self-development: Creativity
demands that you avoid complacency like a
plague. A mind that has gone stale, has little
or nothing to offer. Check out the creative
brains behind many successful companies, what
you will see is a bunch of ardent and
consummate learners.

They Follow Their Intuitions: There are times
you have slight knowledge, a strong feeling or
suspicion about something even when you do
not have verifiable facts. That’s your intuition
at work. If your intuition is strong about a
thing, follow it! It is true that you have to seek
advise and go with facts. But creativity usually
demands that we go outside the norm. Thomas
Edison the inventor of electric bulb tried and
failed 1000 times before he succeeded. I once
asked, “What could have kept him going even
in the face of failures”? Now I know it was his
intuition. Somehow he knew it was possible,
somehow he knew it could work. All that was
needed was a little adjustment here and there.
And did it work? Yes, it did at last.

They Are Positive: Highly creative people have
a “yes” mentality. They are able to adapt and
apply their minds especially during times of
stress.That’s how they are able to see “a
better way” in seemingly hopeless situations.
As a matter of fact, challenges and needs are
often what spark the fire of creativity. But
then, it all depends on your level of positivity.

source: successflame.com/mind-power/these-12-habits-will-make-you-highly-creative/

Very inspiring and educative