Want To Become More Creative? Harry Potter Can Help!

Creative thinking can be developed and even Harry Potter can help you become more creative! How? Find out 5 ways for increasing creativity and creative thinking! No matter what you've been told as a child or as an adult and no matter if you still think this yourself - you are creative. You are a creative person. So what is creativity? Creativity is defined as the ability to produce new and novel ideas. Therefore, if you are able to think, you are able to be creative. And now let's take a look at how you can become more creative in 5 simple steps!  1. Don't be afraid to disagree Creativity is also connected to the ability to disagree and challenge the status quo. 2. Persevere when faced with setbacks  Another important thing to keep in mind is that creativity also requires the ability to persevere. 3. Know when to take a step back Sometimes the best thing you can do is to take your mind of the problem, take a walk or sleep on it.  4. Embrace uncertainty Creativity is actually one of the most sought out skills in today's professional world. Nonetheless, creativity as a concept is often praised, when we're faced with creative solutions we are actually very likely to reject them. We all have the need for certainty and change is something we need to adjust to. Creative ideas are novel and original and often make people feel uncomfortable. Creative solutions trigger feelings of uncertainty.  In addition, trying out a creative idea that might or might work requires time and energy. It requires taking a risk that people are not always comfortable taking.  5. Power of magic  And what does Harry Potter have to do with all of this? A group of psychologists worked with 52 4-6 year old children.The kids were split into two group and they were shown 2 different 15-minute clips from Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone. One clip with magical scenes, the other without.  Afterwards the children were given a creativity test. The psychologists found that the children who watched the magical scenes scored significantly higher on the creativity tests. Magical thinking gives children the ability to really think outside of the box. We begin to think outside the realms of this world. This study suggests that books and videos about magic can spark children's imagination and increase their ability to think creatively.  That's why the last tip for increasing creativity is believing in magic. This doesn't have to be specifically Harry Potter, it's the magic element that matters. That why fairy tales and storytelling is so important not only in childhood but also throughout our lives. So whatever problem you are trying to solve, whether it is in your personal or professional life, think outside of the box. A little bit of magic can go a long way.  To get more psychology insights for a happier and more confident life check out iconiquepsychology.com FOLLOW ICONIQUE HERE: Website: https://iconiquepsychology.com/ Facebook:   / iconiquepsychology   Instagram:   / iconiquepsychology