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Have you ever noticed a certain inability to create imaginative thought? Well here's a step by step and several exercises which could help to increase your imaginative capabilities.

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    Clear your mind of all other thoughts. You want to keep your mind focused on task while letting it roam freely. Don't try to utilize your imagination while texting or watching TV
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    Visualize. It's important to know what you want to do, for example if you are inventing a card game try to visualize whether you want it to be multi-player, also if it's a group game whether there is one winner or teams.
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    Think creatively. Try to look for something that hasn't been done before, or look for something that has been done but you think it could be better.
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    Keep it simple, over-complication makes any imaginative product or idea to complicated for others or yourself to follow.
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    Though some ideas at first seem like a flop, go with it, you might be pleasantly surprised at the turnout. Not all ideas can be amazing so don't give up if you can't do it right away
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  • Don't get too stressed out, imagination comes naturally. Sometimes it's best just to sleep on it, and if it goes nowhere from there, try something new.
  • Brainstorm with others, somethings come easier in greater numbers.
  • Try doing some games to make your mind more active. some examples of these are Sudoku.

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Categories: Cultivating Imagination and Creativity | Thinking Skills

Recent edits by: Janezee, Violet Velocity, MA

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