Creativity is the rare ability to think outside the conventional box of thinking. It is more of a process of challenging what exists with the sole intention of creating something different and new. Because thinking differently from what you're used to requires extra effort there are not a lot of creative people. Most conservative thinkers need creativity coaching to improve the way they think. Otherwise there is no real problem with conventional thinking; it just doesn't give you an edge on top of other competing interests.

Release your thoughts and expose them to the world. Thoughts come from deep inside our brains and they're the by-product of our knowledge. Now, if ones thought are never given the chance to walk free then they'll become paralysed and immobile. When thoughts are used to being censored the brain somehow finds no reason in thinking differently. Little by little express what you have on your mind and don't be scared.

Once you begin to embrace your open thoughts it is only natural that you should diversify and expose yourself to multiple points of view. Somehow the sub-conscious has a way of picking up on habits; characteristics and positive attributes from other people. Expose yourself to different music; movies; magazines; foods etc. This way your brain picks up on creative thoughts and attempts to make some of its own.

Play games with children and observe the things they do. But don't just sit and watch, you have to participate and learn to see things the way they see them. Children have a powerful imagination; a lot can be learned from kids.

Hang around creative people and tackle problems together with them. This will slowly put you in the 'why, how and when' state of mind where thoughts roam free like wild grass in virgin flames.

Move around with a pen and notebook wherever you go. Chances are that you will think of something innovative that would have slipped your mind if you hadn't jotted it down. Most of the people who're popular for creativity are simply good at taking careful note of their thought.

Tom Binns is a comic and performer and runs a Creativity Coaching business.