[Intro]
Have you ever felt out of place in this world
or feel like you never truly belonged anywhere?
Do people usually think you are odd, eccentric,
or describe you as having the head in the clouds?
Don't worry.
This doesn't mean they're insulting you.
In fact, take it as a compliment.
If you're identified with any of any traits,
it means you are creative.
To understand your mysterious talents and elusive nature,
here are 7 signs you're a highly creative soul.
1. People often call you playful.
Playfulness is a trait that is usually looked down upon
because people associate it with immaturity and unreliability.
But did you know that
there are actually many benefits to being playful?
It turns out that those who are playful
get better grades in school, can handle stress better,
and are more motivated in life.
According to a study,
those who have a playful nature are naturally more creative,
because they can easily change perspectives.
This allows them to be effective problem solvers
as they stumble upon unusual and novel solutions.
So the next time someone founds upon your childlike behavior,
remember that your mental flexibility is a strength
that helps you overcome challenges while letting you have some fun.
2. You're a night owl.
Do you often stay up late?
According to the research published in the journal personality
and individual differences,
it turns out that
those are night owls tend to find more creative solutions.
In fact, night owls scored higher
on three creativity tests than early birds.
Experts believed that the reason behind this,
is because their unconventional schedule and habits
may encourage them to find alternative,
and out-of-the-box solutions.
So the next time your parents tell you to go to bed early,
tell them that you're just being creative.
3. You get distracted easily.
It turns out that sometimes,
too much focus can distract you from being creative.
In stead of concentrating too much on one specific part of a picture,
creative souls tend to drift here and there,
exploring different options and ideas.
Researchers also discovered that
creative achievement is associated with one's inability
to filter out sensory information.
So if you're sensitive to constant tapping, loud chewing,
talking or outside noises in general,
it's because your brain has trouble ignoring them.
Although this sounds like a nuisance
when you want to get things done,
the upside is that you're prone to being innovative.
4. You're neurotic.
Do you feel often stressed out or worried more easily than others?
The good news is that your neuroticism
makes you more creative!
Although the anxiety you experience
can make you unhappy on a daily basis,
According to research,
the part of your brain that is highly active
in your neurotic individuals,
is also responsible for self-generated thoughts.
While neuroscientists don't understand the direct link
between neuroticism and creativity,
They believe that the active part that triggers neuroticism,
is also related to our imagination.
5. You're good at coming up with lies, stories, and excuses.
Sounds crazy and a bit over the top, right?
But according to a study
done by Professor Gino Francesca at Harvard Business School,
and author Dan Ariely who wrote
"The (Honest) Truth about Dishonesty",
there was a correlation between dishonesty and creativity.
This is not to say that every creative person
prefers to lie, cheat or steal.
But it's because their active imagination
that makes them superb storytellers.
Francesca and Ariely state that
creative people subconsciously convinced themselves
that their actions are justified.
Interestingly enough though,
creative people usually don't believe that they are dishonest.
Because their imagination convinces them
that what they think is real.
6. You have a messy room and work environment.
This doesn't mean a gross workplace that is unpleasant to be in.
But one study published in sage journals,
shows that disorganized desk and environment
can promote creativity.
Researchers conducted three experiments
to see how messy rooms affect people's creativity.
They concluded that disorderly environments
can inspire the individual to break free from tradition,
which encourages them to produce novel ideas.
Organized environments however,
influence people to play at safe,
take less risks, and think inside the box.
7. You enjoy talking to people from all walks of life.
Creative individuals aren't afraid to go out and meet people
who can give them new ideas, and refreshing perspectives.
They like to be experimental,
and welcome things that are less traditional.
This makes them resilient
as they have a high tolerance for failure,
if it means embracing exciting new experiences in exchange.
To boost your creativity,
we'd recommend that you talk to people who
challenge what you think you know.
Which of these signs do you most resonate with?
Comment them below and if you feel they're accurate.