To think like a child and boost creativity, you can try these approaches:
- Embrace Curiosity
Ask “Why?” and “What if?” constantly.
Explore without worrying about being right or wrong.
Be genuinely curious about everything, even things that seem ordinary.
- Be Playful
Experiment without a specific goal.
Doodle, play games, or build something fun.
Play helps break rigid thinking patterns.
- Break Rules and Assumptions
Challenge norms and question established processes.
Imagine alternate realities where the impossible is possible.
- Daydream Often
Let your mind wander.
Imagination flourishes when your brain is relaxed.
- Embrace Failure as Part of Learning
Children are fearless about making mistakes.
Treat mistakes as stepping stones for innovation.
- Use Your Senses Fully
Engage all senses — touch, smell, hear, and see.
Sensory engagement often leads to unexpected ideas.
- Invent Wild Stories and Scenarios
Create imaginary worlds and characters.
Think about how they’d interact and solve problems.
- Think in Metaphors and Analogies
Compare things that don’t seem connected.
This opens new perspectives and ideas.