Do you think being creative is just for children or the artists of the world? Or maybe is there a whisper in your heart telling you to create but fear is standing in your way of listening? Studies highlight that it’s never too late to be creative – and there are plenty of benefits for your body, soul, business and the community at large. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of creativity and how you can begin today to be more creative!

What is creativity?

According to Barbara Kerr, creativity is “the ability to make or otherwise bring into existence something new, whether a new solution to a problem, a new method or device, or a new artistic object or form.”

Typically when people think of creativity they are thinking of “Big C” Creativity – the creativity that wins Nobel prizes, revolutionizes how we communicate or is displayed in museums for generations of people to delight in. However, there is also “Little c” creativity that is everyday creativity – creativity that sparks new ideas at work, allows you to dabble in the arts, and brings more joy into the mundane.

Read more about the benefits of creativity and tips to express your unique self at Brainz Magazine.