how to be creative: Sign of Liveliness & Existence

In today's fast-paced and competitive world, developing creativity has become more important than ever. Whether you're an artist, a writer, or a business professional, thinking outside the box can give you a significant competitive advantage. Creativity is not just about coming up with new ideas; it's about finding innovative solutions to problems, exploring new possibilities, and challenging conventional thinking. By tapping into your creative potential, you can unlock a whole new world of opportunities and experiences. In this course, we will explore the benefits of developing your creativity and provide you with practical tips on how to think outside the box. So, whether you're looking to boost your career, enhance your personal life, or simply have more fun, read on to discover how you can unleash your creative genius.

(Customizable for a 1-Day Workshop / 7-Day Creativity Bootcamp / 30-Day Creative Challenge / Coaching & Innovation Program)

🎯 Course Objective:

To help participants unlock their creative thinking, break mental patterns, overcome blocks, develop idea generation skills, and apply creativity in real-life situations.

✅ Course Outcomes:

By the end of the course, participants will:

• Understand the science and psychology of creativity
• Learn techniques to think beyond limits
• Break mental blocks, overthinking, and perfectionism
• Develop daily creativity habits
• Apply creativity to solve problems, innovate, communicate, and create impact

Target Audience:

Students | Entrepreneurs | Innovators | Coaches | Professionals | Trainers | Educators | Content Creators | Teams | Youth

Module 1: Understanding Creativity

Key Lessons:

• Myths vs Facts About Creativity
• Everyone is Creative — It’s a Skill, Not a Talent
• Why Creativity Is Survival Skill in Today’s World
• The Creativity Mindset

Tools & Activities:

• Quiz: “What’s My Creativity Type?”
• Journal: “Where Do I Feel Most Creative?”
• Story: Real-Life Indian Creatives & Innovators (Ritesh Agarwal, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Bhuvan Bam)

Module 2: Breaking Mental Patterns

Key Lessons:

• Fixed Thinking vs Creative Thinking
• Breaking Auto-Pilot Brain Patterns
• The Power of Curiosity & Observation
• Mindset of Exploration vs Fear

Tools & Activities:

• Activity: 20 Ideas in 5 Minutes Challenge
• Reverse Thinking Game: “What’s the Opposite Solution?”
• Observation Drill: Find 10 New Things in Your Room

Module 3: Idea Generation Techniques

Key Lessons:

• Brainstorming Done Right
• Creative Thinking Models:
• SCAMPER
• Mind Mapping
• Lateral Thinking
• Random Word Association
• The Magic of Questions

Tools & Activities:

• Practice: SCAMPER on a Daily Object
• Create: Mind Map of a Personal Challenge
• Journal: "What Problem Can I Solve Creatively Today?"

Module 4: Creative Communication & Expression

Key Lessons:

• Storytelling as a Creative Tool
• Visual Thinking & Metaphor Use
• Creativity in Writing, Speaking, Presenting
• Content Creation for Personal Branding

Tools & Activities:

• Create: My Personal Story in a Creative Way
• Practice: Present an Idea Using a Visual Metaphor
• Activity: Design a Creative Social Media Post

Module 5: Overcoming Creative Blocks

Key Lessons:

• Fear of Judgment, Failure, Rejection
• Perfectionism vs Progress
• Procrastination & Idea Killing Habits
• How to Restart Creativity Anytime

Tools & Activities:

• Journal: “What Blocks My Creativity?”
• Design: My Anti-Perfectionism Ritual
• Challenge: Create Something Ugly But Honest Today

Module 6: Creativity in Problem Solving & Innovation

Key Lessons:

• Creativity Beyond Art — In Business, Teaching, Products, Life
• Creative Problem Solving Approach
• Thinking Like an Innovator
• Real-Life Case Studies of Creative Indian Solutions (Jugaad, Grassroot Innovation)

Tools & Activities:

• Group Activity: Solve a Real-World Problem Creatively
• Create: My Innovation Idea Board
• Journal: “Where Can I Be More Creative Daily?”

Module 7: Building Daily Creativity Habits

Key Lessons:

• Morning Pages, Idea Journal, Curiosity Rituals
• Playfulness & Experimentation
• Creative Environment Design
• Creativity as a Lifestyle, Not Just a Task

Tools & Activities:

• Create: My Daily Creativity Ritual
• 30-Day Creativity Challenge Tracker
• Reflection: “What Did I Create Today?”

Final Project:

“My Personal Creativity Blueprint”

Participants will create:

• My Creativity Strength & Style Map
• My Idea Generation Toolkit
• My Problem-Solving Innovation Plan
• My Daily Creativity Practice System
• My 30-Day Create Something Everyday Plan

Bonus Toolkit for Trainers / Coaches:

Ready-to-Use Tools:

• Creativity Self-Assessment Templates
• Idea Generation Worksheets
• Creative Problem-Solving Guide
• Brainstorming Rule Cards
• Daily Creativity Journal Prompts
• SCAMPER & Mind Mapping Templates
• Real-Life Indian & Global Creativity Case Studies
• Visual PPT Slides with Metaphors (Lightbulb, Puzzle, Bridge, Wings, Colors)
• Printable Workbook + Daily Creativity Journal

Suggested Delivery Style:

• Playful, High-Energy Sessions
• Group Brainstorming & Creativity Labs
• Storytelling & Visual Thinking Exercises
• Reflective Journaling + Daily Idea Challenges
• Real-Life Innovation Projects
• Safe Space for Expression, Experimentation, Failure

Bonus:-

• Introduction to creativity - Creativity is a wild mind and discipline eyes - Dorothy Parker
• Psychology of Creativity
• Difference between creativity and innovation
• Can I be creative? Explore endless possibilities
• 9 Reasons how being creative can create a Difference in your life
• Creativity Matrix - Saurabh - Shubham Effect
• Know your creativity score
•  11 Characteristics of a Creative Person
• 5-Step process to become a  “No Box Thinker” - “Instead of thinking out of the box, get rid of the box.” – Deepak Chopra
•  How to become meaningful and creative

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