The Power of Creativity: Why Every Professional Needs Playtime

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” ― Pablo Picasso

 

 

Creativity is something we dismiss all too easily, thinking it’s either something we inherently have or don’t have. But everyone is creative to some degree. Not just artists, engineers, filmmakers, and, ahem, clothing designers. Every single one of us.

But why does this trait even matter if you have an office job where the most creative part of your day is choosing a font for your PowerPoint, or you’re a proud Type A who’d rather break out file organizers than watercolors with 30 minutes of free time? Because creativity is our everyday superpower, and every professional needs “playtime” to some extent. Why? It can help solve problems, improve productivity, and increase happiness.

 

Creativity = problem-solving

 

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