Use Your Head (2)

Creative Thinking

To be a creative individual is to be able to see things in a different perspective and to think outside the box. Therefore, harnessing a creative mind is important. Nuff said.

So how can one create a creative brain? well, everyone has a creative brain - I do, you do. The trick is to tap into it. Creativity flourishes best when you can harmonize the right and left sides of your brain. Creative individuals do a number of things that separates their thinking from normal thinking (Buzan 2010). 

'VIASOF' is what you need.

V (The ability to produce 'Volume')

I (Imagination)

A (Association)

S (The ability to think at 'Speed')

O (The ability to think 'Original')

F (Flexibility)

1. The ability to produce Volume

To think fast and then producing it quickly. One could train their brain to think fast, then produce the thoughts in a matter of time. For example, producing a quality essay, or simply by playing chess.

2. Imagination

In creative individuals, their imagination is highly developed. Imagination is the Engine Room for your Brain.

To develop one's imagination, you can daydream actively. If possible ,make those dreams come true. For example, getting a distinction in one of your exams.

Spongebob once quoted, ''You don't need a huge screen tv, you just need Imagination''.

3.Association

The ability to make connections between things, that is Association. A creative brain finds connections between things and then build on those new connections.

Here's an exercise for your brain : 'Think of the similarities between a laptop and a slice of pizza'. Go on, explore!

Here's what i could think of..

- Both are man made

- Both could bring joy to us humans

- They came in different colors

- They can be produced in different countries with different styles/ingredients

- Both came in various sizes

- Both could be bought and sold

- Birthday present? why not!

Okay, so what are your answers? =)

4. Speed Thinking

Creative thinkers think fast! Even while daydreaming, they think fast! fast! fast! fast! fast! fast!

To train speed thinking, simply think of as many uses as you can for any object in one minute, do this daily. InsyaAllah. 

So what are the uses of a laptop? or a chair? or a rubber band? or a piece of paper? Give it a try! One minute, go!

5.Originality

''Be Original lah Bro..'' I still remembered that line when I tried to imitate one of my mate's jokes..

Being Original is to think of ideas that have never been thought of before and is indeed an evidence of creativity. (and do not try to imitate someone's jokes..)

A Good creative brain could think of fresh ideas. So be original.

6. Flexibility

Flexibility is the ability to see things from a different perspective. So, train yourself to see everything from multiple perspectives.

Take for example, a book. Perhaps a normal brain will see things in its default way, i.e the storyline. However, a creative individual can see the book from a different perspective such as its 

economical value,

 the implications to readers,

 is it worth the read,

 its size,

 weight, 

colour,

 perhaps its smell?

 Is it available in different languages? 

Perhaps a good birthday gift?

 Is it suitable for all ages?

 And more...

Hope This helps!! Assalamualaikum