What does being creative feel like?

Arguably the only part of creativity we ever really “feel” is the catch of an initial idea or curiosity, or the ping of a possible solution or insight. Everything between is just regular feelings of being and living. But the reality is that creativity feels like a more deliberate, slow understanding and exploration.

Who is the most creative person you know?

Here’s our list of some of the best creative thinkers from history for their innovative and curious nature.

• Thomas Edison. An icon for innovation with a collection of patents for over 1,000 inventions.
• Isaac Newton.
• Walt Disney.
• Albert Einstein.
• Steve Jobs.
• Marie Curie.
• Leonardo Di Vinci.

Does creativity have a dark side?

The path to new ideas is often a turbulent one. Few psychological traits are as desirable as creativity — the ability to come up with ideas that are both novel and useful. And creative thinkers also tend to have poorer impulse-control. …

Who are creative learners?

Creative learners are intrinsically motivated and independent; when they are interested in a task or creation, they will see it through with very little assistance needed from adults. They also think deeply about whatever they’re working on and will come up with new levels of depth in traditional topics.

How do you know if you are a creative person?

20 Signs You’re A Creative Person 1 You have an authority problem. 2 You have a hard time relating with people. 3 You like to solve problems. 4 You are your own worst critic. 5 You ask lots of questions. 6 (more items)

Why do I think I’m not creative?

It just might be that the main reason you think you’re not creative is because you compare yourself to others who are famous for their creativity (Steve Jobs, Pablo Picasso, and Lady Gaga) or to people in your own life who are known for their creativity. When you’re in a comparison mindset, you inadvertently diminish your own creative ability.

How do I know if I’m creative or lazy?

EDIT: Another thing. If you have a really hard time “getting to the point” because you keep weaving in threads from out of nowhere, you’re creative. All I can say is that I want to do everything but am too lazy to do anything. Yes, it sounds like you’re fairly creative, though not hyper creative/creatively productive.

Do you compare yourself to other people’s creativity?

When you’re in a comparison mindset, you inadvertently diminish your own creative ability. You envision Picasso and your highly divergent friends on a pedestal that you cannot possibly ascend. All you can see is yourself standing in the shadows on the lowest rung of your tiny ladder. Creativity looks so far off, so unattainable.