Artists and inventors are not the only ones who use creativity. It is within every child, every adult, every quiet thinker – there is creativity. There are individuals who express their creativity through drawing colourful images. Some people display it when they create a new game, repair something that is broken at home, or when they have a funny thought that makes everyone laugh. Creativity is just the capacity to conceive of another possibility of doing something.
When humans use the term problem-solving, they tend to imagine a person that is doing math, taking steps, or using the rules. However, in everyday life, things are not always as per the rules. They transform, shift, bend, and confuse individuals. That is why creativity is such a strong ability. An individual who is able to think creatively is able to come to the problem by viewing it from one side, the other side, below, above, and everywhere until the solution presents itself.
Some kids share ideas loudly. Others take their time to sit down and think. Introverts prefer to work in quiet environments and think quietly but in a very powerful manner. It is not that they do not talk, but they say something, and when they do, everyone says, Oh! Why didn’t we think of that?” They are just as creative as any other person.
This is a long, friendly description of what creativity is, why it is important, how the brain uses it and how people, both kids and adults, can develop it on a daily basis.
Every day, people face small and big problems. A student can be required to complete a project. The parent can attempt to repair a dripping tap. Something that children are confused with may require a new approach by a teacher. Creativity is required even by scientists who solve massive problems in the world.
Creativity is useful since it provides the brain with alternatives. When one thought fails, the brain will say, “OK, I will give it another one! That makes the solving of problems less stressful and entertaining. It is also useful to make an individual remain composed when something goes wrong.
Everything in the world today is changing rapidly: technology, employment, education, science, even the world itself. Individuals that are able to apply creativity are able to cope with change. They do not fear getting new things. They do not feel bad when something unforeseen occurs. They change plans rapidly.
Quiet thinkers feel confident as well as creative. Introverts tend to ponder over their words. This deliberate, careful manner causes them to observe where other people fail to notice. They prefer to imagine in their personal space, and hence creativity comes naturally to them.
When kids hear the word “creativity”, they often think of drawing, painting, or craft projects. But creativity is much bigger. It is the ability to find new ways to do ordinary things.
A person uses creativity when they:
Creativity makes problem-solving fun instead of stressful.
Some problems have clear answers. But many real-life problems do not. Creativity helps people find answers that are not written in any book. A creative thinker might say things like:
The best part is there is no one “right” idea at first. Creativity opens doors that people did not even know were there.
When a creative idea becomes something useful, it turns into innovation.
For example:
Every invention started as a creative spark.
The brain uses many parts when being creative. The left side helps with steps, logic, and planning. The right side helps with imagination, pictures, and feelings. Creativity happens when these two sides work together like teammates.
When a student tries to solve a tricky problem, the brain sends little messages across different areas. These messages create tiny new connections, like building new roads. The more a person uses creativity, the more powerful these brain-roads become.
Sometimes, when a person is very focused and enjoying what they are doing, they enter a state called flow. In flow:
Kids often enter flow when they draw, build with blocks, design a fort, or make something new. Flow helps creativity grow even more.
Creative problem-solving uses two important ways of thinking:
Divergent Thinking
This is when the brain spreads out and thinks of many different ideas.
Example: “What are all the ways to fix a torn book?”
Kids might say 'tape', 'glue', 'ribbon', 'staples', 'clips', 'pockets', or 'rewriting the page'.
Convergent Thinking
This is when the brain gently picks the best idea from the list.
Example: Tape may be the easiest and fastest.
Both are necessary.
Divergent thinking creates choices.
Convergent thinking chooses wisely.
Life does not always go the way people expect. Plans change. Problems appear suddenly. Materials may not be available. Time may run out.
When someone is too rigid, they say:
But a creative person says:
Flexibility is a superpower that helps people stay calm.
Imagine a school preparing for a science fair. Suddenly it starts raining. A rigid thinker panics. A creative thinker says, “What if we move everything indoors and make it an indoor fair?”
Or imagine a student’s art project tears at the last minute. Instead of giving up, a creative thinker may turn it into a collage.
In real-life jobs like:
People use creativity all the time to solve last-minute problems.
Creativity gives them the courage to adapt quickly.
Some people think creativity and critical thinking are opposites. But they actually work like best friends.
Creativity says, “Look at these ten ideas!”
Critical thinking says, “Let’s pick the strongest one.”
A student might think of a cool idea for a science project. That’s creativity.
Then the student checks the materials, time, and safety. That’s critical thinking.
Together, they create strong, smart solutions.
A creative thinker does not stare at a problem from only one angle. They move around it like walking around a tree.
They ask:
This helps them understand the problem better than others.
For example, a student fixing a group project issue may look at:
Seeing many sides helps find a stronger answer.
Teachers can help students grow creativity by making the classroom a safe space for trying, learning, and exploring. Students should feel free to make mistakes, because mistakes often lead to the best ideas.
Teachers can:
Introvert students should also get time to think quietly before sharing. They shine when given gentle space.
Schools can use many fun activities such as:
When creativity becomes part of learning, kids become confident problem-solvers who are ready for the future.
Creativity is not only a skill in school. It is a life skill. It makes individuals remain relaxed, adaptive, inquisitive, and fearless. It helps them resolve issues at home, at school, and in big-world situations.
Imaginative minds frame innovations. They question old ways. They come up with superior solutions. They make life more valuable and interesting.
With their quiet and reflective way of thinking, introverts have their own creativity, which is calm, serene, and potent.
With the world continuing to transform, creativity will be regarded as one of the most vital skills that one can possess. It opens possibilities, creates hope and assists individuals to create a better, smarter future. Follow Mentrovert for more insights that empower your creative and introverted journey.
Q1. Why should people be creative to solve problems?
Due to the ability of creativity, there is more than one solution to something. It makes individuals think in an unconventional way.
Q2. Are quiet (Mentrovert) children creative too?
Yes! Most introverts are very creative since they watch, meditate, and fantasise silently.
Q3. Can creativity be learnt?
Yes. Creativity can be developed by any person through exercising imagination, experimentation, and curiosity.
Q4. What can be done to make kids more creative?
They are able to draw, construct, investigate, ask questions, play and experiment with new things without being afraid of failure.
Q5. What can we do with creativity in the future?
The world changes fast. Creativity makes individuals adjust, come up with some new things and also solve problems in a wiser manner.
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