Creativity is consistently ranked among the top skills businesses believe will be required in order for them to thrive in the future. And thriving is also what every parent wants for their children, right? But it’s not all about creative activities, games and tasks - its about developing in our kids a creative mindset - a way of thinking which is innovative, exciting and one which will rival any technological advancements in the future. THAT is how we set out kids up for a successful and happy future.

Don't tell me you're 'not creative' because I won't believe you! Creativity is not simply ‘drawing’, or painting, or singing, or dancing, or any singular version of a creative activity. It is SO MUCH MORE than that, and everyone - and I mean EVERYONE - has access to creativity and to living more creatively if only they knew how.

If self-care is defined as “the practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness”, then being creative ticks all the necessary boxes to be considered a candidate for adding to your self-care routine! But if you’re still unsure, read the reasons that follow…

Creativity comes in many shapes and forms - a bit like us humans - and I wouldn’t want it any other way. Life would be boring if we were all the same, and creatives wouldn’t be creative without variety and difference. So with all that weighing heavy on my shoulders, I’m going to attempt to give you ten little snippets of general advice if you’d like to be more creative - 10 ways to get your creativity flowing and find your creative voice!