Character – Activity: Get Creative
Creative problem solving is a key skill in life. We can all be creative! This week, flex your creativity muscles. There are many forms of creativity, so try to use one of the 8 Types of Creative Intelligence. Try an art form like painting or drawing, or writing, have a discussion or solve a puzzle. Get ideas from a 32 Creative Arts to Try Spinner. Prepare for the three pillars of a creative mindset: deconstruction, imagination, and action.
I will choose something creative to try this week.
Get your creativity perking with a free printable Creativity Prompter based on 101 Ways to Brew up a Great Idea.
- 40 ways to Stay Creative Infographic
- 101 Creative Resolutions
- 99u
- Design Thinking at IDEO
- More creative ideas at the Idea Toolkit to explore.
This is one of the weekly activities for a Year of Personal Development.
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