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Why Art and Creativity are Important

The arts and creativity are often overlooked in our modern society. STEM fields often are valued more through better compensation packages. But what if I were to tell you that art and creativity plays a vital role in those fields and basically any other field? I am going to give you some reasons why art and creativity in general are good for all of us.

Creativity Influences More Than We Realise

Every technological advancement has been powered by a spark of creativity. Look at wherever you are reading this right now. Streetlights, the electricity you are using to read what I am writing, and everything in between. All been birthed from someone taking a creative leap. Thinking outside of the box. This out of the box thinking is what moves societies forward. It creates and shapes how we communicate, share resources, and construct our society.

Having a creative mindset when you tackle any task will put you in the right frame of mind to take risks. Try out ideas and approaches that other people might not have previously done in the way you are doing it. This is fantastic for every aspect of society, in the right doses. Those that push the envelope make way for how others will refine and better execute the ideas in the future. This is a big principle in the world of business. Apple is famous for being the best at executing on the creativity of others. But without those unique spins on what was before, Apple would have nothing to refine.

Creativity Feels Good

Being creative can be exciting, it can feel like you are treading into uncharted territory. Which many of us dream of doing, igniting the adventurer in all of us. This lights a fire in the belly of so many of us. It gives us purpose and direction, but it does not always have to. Many enjoy the process of being creative for creativity’s sake. Allowing their mind to run free with possibilities. Many end up entering a present state of mind that relaxes a lot of us.

This might contribute to why creativity predicts a longer life. Researchers have found that only creativity – not intelligence or overall openness – decreases mortality risk. One possible reason creativity is protective of health is that it draws on a variety of neural networks within the brain. A variety of research papers demonstrate that creating art decreases negative emotions, reduces stress and anxiety, and improves medical outcomes. Not only can being creative help you live longer, but it can also improve your quality of life as well.

Improves Problem Solving

Having a creative approach to problem-solving can improve your ability to solve said problems. It will significantly aid you when you are faced with the challenges brought to you in work and in life. Instead of coming from a linear, logical angle, your creative side can tackle the problem from a range of different methods. Creativity helps you see things differently and better deal with uncertainty.

Research demonstrates that creative people are better able to live with uncertainty because they are more adaptive with their thought processes, allowing them to think around the unknown easier. Creative people tend to manage boredom a lot easier than those that do not take a creative approach. Because when a creative person’s mind is not occupied by external stimulation, they can use their mind to entertain themselves. Giving them the mental creative freedom to generate ideas while they wait.

To conclude, creativity has a whole host of benefits for you and everyone around you. It will help you live longer and improve the quality of your life too boot. The problems you face in life will be less overwhelming as well because you will have the mental agility to generate solutions on the fly, something that someone with a more rigid mindset might struggle to do in a free-flowing environment.

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