5 Ways to Promote Creativity, Everyday!
Creativity is an umbrella term, which makes it a little intimidating for some. Creativity can be interpreted in many different ways for different people.
Did you know, people who exercise their creativity are said to live longer lives? While that may be difficult to prove, it is a fact that creative people have better reactions to stress, more daily confidence and a more positive outlook on life... which are all things that can promote overall health and wellness!
This post is going to list a few different ways YOU can incorporate creativity into your daily routine.
Lets get right to it!
E S S E N T I A L O I L S
I personally love to start my day off with an essential oil practice. I started to research a little more into what types of essential oils promote creativity. I found that any citrus-type oil is great for waking up. They activate your playfulness and can awaken your senses almost immediately. I have been using a tangerine essential oil lately and I can tell you that this is definitely true! You can utilize essential oils by issuing them or by rubbing a drop or two on your heat pinpoints (wrist or neck).
J O U R N A L
I find I am at my most creative right after I wake up. Journaling can be a little tedious when you first start and I will say it takes a little time to master. I suggest going out and finding a cute journal that you will love to look at and write in every morning. Jot down ideas about all areas of your life- work, social, health, spirituality, anything you think! Your future self will thank you, and your mind will be creatively stimulated throughout the day as you think about the things you wrote down in the morning!
W A R D R O B E
Can not express enough the magic of adding creativity and color to your outfits. When I wear my yellow blazer, I feel like a creative genius (alright, chill lol). But seriously! Yellow is such a powerful, happy color.Aim for bold pieces like a blazer, or a statement necklace or some giant wooden hoop earrings! Stretch your limits and you will be surprised how that small choice in the morning will resonate in your activities throughout your day!
D I E T
I am a firm believer that the healthier, fresher and more colorful food we eat, the better we feel and the more creative potential we have. When I wake up I love to start with a big glass of water with a half lemon squeezed in there. (This connects back to those essential oils) I love the scent of the lemon and the refreshing taste of it! I feel like it is very important to start with water in the morning, even more so than coffee. While coffee provides a short burst of energy and productivity, it actually has hindering effects on our creativity. (I will explain this in a future blog post). But water is a necessity for our bodies to function they way they were meant to! It's a no brainer when it comes to promoting creativity, and I recommend this practice more than anything!
M U S I C
This one also seems a bit obvious, but I want to make it a little interesting by challenging you all to listen to a new type of genre than what you usually listen to. When I am creating in my art studio, I am always swiping up the music I listen to to see how it effects my work. Different music gives off different vibes, which can consciously and subconsciously effect how to act and create. Test out different genres and experiment!
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