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So you’re feeling stuck or don't think you’re creative. Widely held assumptions about creativity can be holding you back. I am going to challenge 10 creativity myths that might be standing in your way…
And debunk them in one sentence.
Because you need time to create!
Creativity is solitary
While we often think of creativity as a means of individual contribution, most great things are inspired by combining individual perspectives and efforts.
Creativity is right-brain
While the right side of the brain is typically associated with art and imagination, it isn’t completely separated from the left side, as the more analytical and mathematical side works in conjunction to offer some structure to your wild ideas.
Creativity happens spontaneously
Everyone thinks creativity is something that comes and hits you out of nowhere, but most people conjure it systematically by using brainstorming exercises.
Creativity can run out
If creativity feels like it’s running out, you might be pumping the “well” too furiously and not giving it time to refill, so take a few moments to step away into…
