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Uncovering the Creator Within

The statement "I'm not creative" is a myth based on the misconception that creativity is an inherent trait rather than a skill anyone can develop. Creativity takes many forms beyond art, like problem-solving or systems development. It thrives with a growth mindset, exposure to new experiences, and tapping into unique perspectives. It often requires effort and persistence, rather than spontaneous inspiration. Fear of judgment or failure can block creativity, but when people explore without fear, they discover their potential. Ultimately, creativity manifests differently for everyone, challenging traditional definitions.

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A Note from Adobe Creative Magazine:

These personality types aren’t black-and-white labels. Think of them more as signposts pointing you toward your full creative potential. While there’s probably one core type that best describes you, you may change types at different points in your life and career, or even at different stages of the creative process. As a creative, you have a little bit of all eight Types inside you.

Discover Yourself

Identify your creative type with this interactive quiz! Read about your type: What about the type resonates with you? What parts aren't a good fit? What are your strengths and what is your growth edge? 

Explore Other Types

After you've read about your creative type, check out the other types. How might understanding other types of creativity help strengthen interpersonal relationships or team collaboration?

Creative Partnerships

Pay attention to your "ideal collaborator." What type of creative do you need in your life to enhance your creativity? What might it be like to develop creative partnerships informed by the balance of these ideals? 

Savor 

Take the Challenge:

Slow Down and Savor

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Cultivate mindfulness by fully engaging in everyday activities, appreciating the details, and reducing the rush.

Challenge

Day 1: Savor your Senses

Activity: Take 5 minutes to sit quietly and observe your surroundings. Focus on each of your senses for one minute:

  • Sight: Notice the colors, light, and shadows around you.

  • Sound: Pay attention to all the sounds, from the loudest to the faintest.

  • Touch: Feel the texture of what’s around you—your clothes, the surface you're on.

  • Smell: Identify any scents in the air, even subtle ones.

  • Taste: Take a slow, deliberate sip of a drink or a bite of food and focus entirely on its flavor.

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Day 2: Mindful Meal

Activity: Prepare or choose a meal you enjoy and take 20 minutes to eat it mindfully.

  • Sit in a quiet place without distractions.

  • Focus on each bite—its flavor, texture, and how it makes you feel.

  • Reflect on the effort that went into growing, preparing, and cooking the food.

Day 3: Slow Walk

Activity: Go for a slow, leisurely walk. The aim is not to get anywhere quickly, but to enjoy the journey.

  • Notice the details around you: the colors of the trees, the patterns on the pavement, or the way the wind feels on your skin.

  • Try to find something new that you’ve never noticed before on your usual path.

Day 4: Gratitude Pause

Activity: Set a timer to go off three times throughout the day. When the timer rings, stop what you're doing and take 30 seconds to think of something you’re grateful for in that moment. It could be anything, from the sunshine outside to a kind interaction you had earlier.

Day 5: Digital Detox Hour

Activity: Set aside one hour in the evening to be fully disconnected from technology.

  • Use this time to journal, read a book, do a creative activity, or just rest. The goal is to slow down without digital distractions.

Activity: Spend time outdoors, even if it’s just in a park or garden. Sit quietly and take in the beauty of the natural world. Focus on the feeling of the air, the sounds of birds or rustling leaves, and the sunlight or shade.

Day 6: Enjoy Nature

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Day 7: Reflection

Activity: Take 10 minutes to reflect on your week. How did slowing down make you feel? Were there moments when you noticed something new or appreciated something more deeply? Write down any insights or changes you’d like to incorporate into your daily routine moving forward.

Gratitude Gallery

Select a visible and easily accessible area in your home or workspace (e.g. cubicle wall, bulletin board, car visor, or the inside of a door) to visually celebrate the things you’re thankful for, that bring beauty and joy to your life, or evoke other positive feelings or memories.

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Collect photos of people, places, and experiences you want to celebrate, cutouts from other sources, handwritten notes, small mementos, or anything that holds meaning to you.

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Display them with decorative elements like colorful pins, washi tape, string lights, or clothespins and string to 

add a personal and aesthetic touch.

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Regularly update your gallery by adding new photos or notes of gratitude. This keeps the practice dynamic and can be a powerful reminder of the positive people, places, and experiences that surround you, especially on tough days.

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Take a moment each day to reflect on something from your display. Let it remind you of the abundance in your life. The act of curating and reflecting on these visual reminders will foster a mindset of appreciation and joy, enhancing your well-being overall.

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The Many Facets of Exploration

Exploration takes many different forms, appealing to a broad spectrum of interests and curiosities, and can be done anywhere from the comfort of your home or all the way to an exotic locale. Regardless of the type of explorer you are, exploration cultivates wonder by opening up new experiences and possibilities that challenge your existing knowledge and perceptions. Exploration cultivates wonder and soft skills that benefit every area of your life, including work!

6 Types of Exploration + 6 Skills from Exploration

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Playlist of Awe

Regularly seeking out experiences that evoke a sense of wonder and amazement can enrich life in numerous ways, from boosting mood and reducing stress to fostering creativity and enhancing relationships. Integrating awe-inspiring experiences into daily routines can lead to a more vibrant and fulfilling existence.

 

A "Playlist of Awe" can serve as a powerful catalyst to help you incorporate awe into your daily life. Set a daily reminder on your phone to look for moments of awe, from the simple to the extraordinary, and create a playlist of these moments!

 

Not sure where to start? Use the example below to help you begin discovering personal moments of wonder and build your own collection of awe-inspiring experiences. 

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Nature

  1. Sunsets/Sunrises

  2. The aurora or starry sky

  3. Leaves blowing in the street

  4. A flower blooming

  5. Wind blowing through the trees

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The Arts

  1. Videos of your favorite type of dance (ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop)

  2. Poetry

  3. A beautifully written line in a book

  4. A painting that moves something within you

  5. Music – particularly a song that allows you to listen on a deeper level

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Connection

  1. A loved one's laughter

  2. The love a pet has for you

  3. Telling memorable stories of the past

  4. The love you hold for someone significant in your own life

  5. An unexpected kindness, gift, or act of service

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Travel

  1. New-to-you sights

  2. Beautiful architecture

  3. A place steeped in history, which you’ve read about

  4. Walk in the footsteps of your ancestors

  5. Engage with people who don’t speak your language or share your culture

Activity and playlist inspired by this article

Image by Annie Spratt

Kindling Curiosity

Take a fun quiz! What is your curiosity type?   

(Britannica's Curiosity Compass)

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Read an interesting article: Curiosity: Why It Matters, Why We Lose It And How To Get It Back (Forbes: Christy Geiger, Executive Leadership Coach)

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Explore something new: Empowering the Curious @Seeker

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Consider a podcast! Try Discovery's Curiosity Daily or Grokkist's Still Curious

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Reflection Prompts:
Rediscovering Play

Play brings joy to daily life, helps relieve stress, boosts mental health and can even enhance physical well-being. Here are some reflection prompts to help you reconnect with your playful side:

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  • What activities brought me joy and a sense of playfulness as a child? How can I incorporate elements of those activities into my life now?

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  • Describe a recent moment when I felt truly carefree and playful. What was I doing, and what made it enjoyable?

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  • Reflect on any hobbies or interests I've set aside over the years. Why did I stop doing them, and how can I reintroduce them into my life now?

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  • Write about a playful adventure or experience I've always wanted to try. What's holding me back, and how can I overcome those obstacles to pursue it?

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  • Make a list of "play dates" with myself. What are some activities I can do alone that bring me joy and allow me to unwind?

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  • Think back to a time when I laughed uncontrollably. What was the situation, and what made it so funny? How can I invite more laughter into my life?

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  • Consider the people in my life who embody a playful spirit. What can I learn from them, and how can I surround myself with more playful influences?

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  • Describe my ideal playground – not necessarily a physical space, but a metaphorical one where I feel free to explore, experiment, and have fun.

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  • Reflect on any self-imposed rules or restrictions that limit my ability to play. How can I challenge these limitations and give myself permission to be playful?

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  • Write a letter to my inner child, expressing gratitude for their playful spirit and promising to nurture it as I grow older.

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These prompts can serve as a starting point for your journey towards rediscovering play. Have fun exploring and embracing your playful side!

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