You’re definitely more creative than you realise!

We often hear the phrase “be more creative” and immediately assume that’s not us.It can feel like something reserved for artists, designers, or people who naturally gravitate towards painting, writing, or making things. School has a lot to answer with out understanding of creativity but I won’t take us off piste!

So it’s no surprise that many of us accept the idea that I’m just not that creative. But what if that isn’t actually true?

What if creativity isn’t something you either have or don’t have, instead it’s something that’s already woven into your everyday life?

Because creativity, in its simplest form, isn’t about being artistic. It’s about how you think, how you respond, and how you navigate the world around you.

It shows up in the way you solve problems when the obvious answer doesn’t quite fit, It’s there when you reshuffle your day to make it work better for you, or when you make a meal from what’s already in the fridge. It’s present in those moments where you pause, reflect, and choose to try something a little differently.

In that sense, creativity is less about talent and more about curiosity. It’s about being open to exploring different ways of doing things, even in small and seemingly ordinary moments.

And the interesting part is that your brain benefits from this far more than you might realise.

When you engage in creative thinking, (which is the foundation for effective coaching) in these everyday ways, your brain begins to form new neural connections. You’re strengthening pathways that allow you to think more flexibly, adapt more easily, and see possibilities where you might previously have felt stuck.

This kind of mental flexibility is important, particularly in the pace and pressure of modern life. So often, we find ourselves in patterns of overthinking, replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, or trying to force clarity through sheer mental effort.

Creativity offers a different route.

Rather than staying in those loops, it gives your mind somewhere to go. It shifts you out of purely thinking about things and into doing something with them. That might be as simple as writing your thoughts down, trying a new approach to a problem, or experimenting with a different way of structuring your day.

These small shifts can have a surprisingly calming effect. Creative activity has been shown to reduce stress, helping to lower cortisol levels and bring a sense of focus and presence. It can also boost your mood, offering a quiet sense of progress or accomplishment, even when nothing is “perfect” or finished.

Perhaps more importantly, it creates space.

Space to step out of autopilot, to think differently and to reconnect with what feels right for you.

In a world where many of us feel stretched, busy, and mentally full ….. that space matters.

The idea that creativity requires time, energy, or a particular skillset can often be the very thing that keeps us from accessing it. But in reality, it doesn’t need to be another thing on your to-do list. It can be something that gently weaves into what you’re already doing.

So if you’ve ever found yourself thinking I’m not creative, it might be worth pausing and reconsidering what creativity actually means to you.

Not as something distant or unattainable, but as something practical, everyday, and already within reach.

A small shift in perspective, a different way of approaching something or a moment of curiosity is where creativity begins…

from there, it has a way of quietly supporting not just how we think, but how we feel and move through the world too!

I’d love to know your view on this topic, and if creativity is something you’d like to reconnect with?

My emails are always open for your questions, connection & insights.

Sarah x