1. Be creative in your outlook. Ideas and inspiration are literally all around us. By opening ourselves to this possibility we’re in a far stronger position to receive new ideas.

Pick 3 objects around you right now and ask yourself what else they could be used for, what other objects you connect them with and how they could form the start of a new creative project for you,.

2. Be creative in your beliefs. You are, potentially, as creative as anyone on this earth. We’re all born with a unique set of creative abilities.

What do you truly believe about yourself and your creativity? If you don’t believe you’re capable of being creative, it’s highly unlikely you will be. Adopt new beliefs that are aligned to someone who’s creative, confident and prolific and notice the difference in your creativity.

3. Be creative in your intentions. Tell yourself simply “Today I’m going to be more creative in everything I do.”

It sounds almost too simple to work, but try it for a couple of weeks, follow through by trying add a little creative twist to everything you do each day, and you’ll soon notice the difference to your creativity.

4. Be creative in what you absorb. If you’re in exactly the same surroundings every day, it’s difficult to remain inspired and fresh in your creativity.

Visit new places to give you different stimulation. They can be obvious creative places such as galleries or museums, but also anywhere that’s different to your usual surroundings. Absorb everything around you as fully as possible with each of your 5 senses.

5. Be creative in the company you keep. It’s said we become like the 5 people we spend most time with.

Who are these 5 people in your life? Are they people that are stimulating, creative, imaginative, supportive? If not, you might want to start seeking out others who are more like the creative person you want to be.

Any of these 5 steps on their own can help you be more creative.

Use two or more in combination and they’re even more powerful.

So, which step are you going to choose today and use to increase your creativity?