20 Signs You’re A Creative Person. -

The world would be a dreadful place
without creative people. Could you even
imagine life without art? The thought
alone makes me tremble. Could you be
the next William Shakespeare, Steven
Spielberg, or J.K. Rowling? Find out with
these 20 signs you’re a creative person.
1. You have an authority problem.
Creative types don’t always get along well
with management because they would
rather march to the beat of their own drum.
2. You have a hard time relating with
people.
Most people have a strong desire to fit in,
something that you don’t understand.
Conformity is gross.
3. You like to solve problems.
While most people are running and hiding
from problems, you purposely seek them
because you love nothing more than a fresh
new challenge.
4. You are your own worst critic.
You wrote a blog many months ago and
thought it was wonderful at the time you
published it. But then you read it again
later and wonder, “What the hell was I
thinking?” You then identify approximately
a thousand ways it could have been better
and kick yourself for being so silly.
Note: Coincidentally, this is why I REFUSE to
read my own old blogs and articles.
5. You ask lots of questions.
A stagnant mind devoid of curiosity doesn’t
have the capacity to create.
6. You carry a notebook everywhere you
go.
Because how else can you remember all
those brilliant ideas that strike you on the
fly?
7. You find beauty in the ordinary.
Creatives live in the present and are in
constant awe of the world around them.
8. You are numb to rejection.
Let’s face it: it’s a hard world out there. If
becoming a writer or actor or artist was
easy, a lot more people would do it. Getting
that dreaded rejection letter stinks at first,
but eventually you become able to just
shrug it off and go on to the next one.
9. You understand the power of
atmosphere.
There is a reason some authors travel to a
rustic cabin or sandy beach to write their
novels. Some atmospheres are more
conducive to creativity than others. Maybe
you like to pack up your laptop and go to a
coffee shop, downtown bench, or under a
tree at the park. Whatever the case may be,
you know the locations that boost your
creative juices.
10. You think most people have poor
taste.
You might find the movies and music most
people enjoy to be downright terrible. I
don’t know about you, but I believe
SADNESS dies every time someone listens
to NICKELBACK
11. You are a people-watcher.
Why do people watch TV when real life is
infinitely more interesting?
12. You aren’t in it for the money.
Money pays bills but it doesn’t provide
happiness. There are much easier ways to
make a living. This isn’t about money, it’s
about passion.
13. You experience emotional highs and
lows.
Your emotional life is not a straight line.
Instead, it is more like the path of a roller-
coaster full of dips, drops, hills, loops, and
twists. Sometimes you might experience an
eruption of happiness and a crash to
sadness within mere moments of each
other. The most painful parts usually find
themselves in your art.
14. You seek inspiration.
Inspiration doesn’t happen on its own.
Whether it is the opening of an art gallery,
a theatrical production, or live music at a
downtown bar, you search for inspiration
wherever you can find it. It’s nice to know
you’re not alone in your desire to create.
15. You have an interesting sense of
humor.
Off-color jokes are the best kind of jokes.
16. You evolve like a boss.
An ability to adapt to challenging scenarios
is necessary for survival in the creative
jungle.
17. You hate stereotypes.
You understand that human beings are way
too complicated to be dumped into gender
roles or stereotypes.
18. You don’t have a filter.
Don’t you think life would be much more
fun if everyone just said what they were
thinking with no filter? There is no such
thing as TMI (Too Much Information).
19. You take time to think.
Your brain is your greatest asset.
20. You don’t bend to pressure.
Whether it’s a hater who thinks your work
of art sucks, a family member who thinks
“you should get a real job,” or a friend who
thinks your idea “will never work,” you
don’t cave to outside pressure.
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