Psychology of Creativity

 

When it comes to creativity, there's good news and very good news. The good news is that the mysteries of the creative process are finally giving way to a rigorous scientific psychological analysis. The very good news is that, with the right skills, you can boost your own creativity. So without further introductions lets analyze this phenomenon a little deeper.

Psychologists state that significant creativity is within everyone's reach--no exceptions. What's more, greater creativity breeds greater happiness. The creative process is itself a source of joy for most people. And with new creative powers we're also better able to solve the little problems that beset us daily. Problems starting from where to find space in an over packed garage to put old stuff in to how to solve complex problems and puzzles.

There are also some old myths that occur when starting to talk about creativity. The first one is that creative potential is virtually shut down by early schooling and the second one states that creativity is genetically hearted and there is nothing one can do to enhance his creative abilities. These myths are dangerous because of a simple fact. It stops people from trying. When adventure seekers believe the world is flat, for example, they're unlikely to venture out to sea very far and "lands away" remain undiscovered.

Creativity, in short, is not something mystical; it's an extension of what you already know and only by conscious effort one can enhance his creative potential.