 Creatives are those who express themselves a little differently from others. They usually have artistic talents and dispositions. Figuring out who is creative or not may, however, not be so easy. This is because creativity is vast and goes beyond the arts. According to exquisite minds, however, teachers may have a more difficult time appreciating the creative thinker unless that child demonstrates their creativity through the arts. In today's video, I'm going to share with you 18 surprising traits of highly creative people to help you identify creative people around you. If you're new here, consider subscribing to this channel for more awesome videos, such as this one. 1. The fine time to be themselves People who are highly creative find time to be themselves. Creativity flows best in solitude. It is why writers travel to the countryside to write and musicians spend time in the studio. People who work in more corporate settings usually take a long walk or pace in the corridor to clear their heads. 2. Works alone Extremely creative people usually work alone. They prefer to spend time alone than with other people. They can recollect their thoughts better this way. They sometimes see people talking and yelling as distractions. Have you ever seen a man reading a book while at a large party? He's likely creative. 3. Discipline Creative people are playful but disciplined. They usually know what it takes to do a job good in each situation and will commit to doing it until the work is completed. They are the most likely in a team to stay up working on a project to see it successfully completed. They may take breaks in between, but they stay on it until it is done. Discipline is not something that comes easily to people. Most creatives know it is a necessity. 4. Great memory A creative may recall a name for years without even trying. They recall the names of the authors of books they have read and sometimes the plot of novels they read as children. Creatives need to remember because their creativity comes from reflecting on a wide range of things. The more they can remember and retain the wider their creative perspective. An artist, for example, can recall every single painting he has made even if they are over a thousand. The reason is simple because they felt something each time they painted a different one. The feeling is never the same as another one. Just as an author cannot forget what he has written, an artist would not likely forget the sound of his own voice. 5. Curiosity for knowledge Curiosity is a problem for some people. The more you try to understand, the fewer friends you will make. Curiosity brings out the truth and the truth is historically unpleasant. People know that their actions have consequences. They just don't want to be reminded. Creatives tell them anyways. A creative can travel to understand a concept and can visibly be moved from a profound aesthetic experience. 6. Analytical thinking Creatives are usually analytical. They don't just see things the way others see them. They question everything and usually have a theory for their beliefs. They are deep thinkers. 7. Original ideas and expressions Creative people usually come up with original ideas of their own. In a class, they will be the ones unlikely to accept a principle just because the teacher says so. They strive to understand and not just know things. This makes them far more knowledgeable than they appear. They read much more than what your colleagues read in a quest to understand and they often come up with new ideas and positions. 8. Emotionally stable They do not break down easily. Most creatives have their emotions in check. They don't boss out in anger or react to situations as frequently as people who are not creative. As a matter of fact, they can harness their challenges into creative energy to work with. According to Indian Parentan, one of the most signs of creativity in a child is his or her mental stability. Because of their depths of focus and self-discipline, they tend to be emotionally strong all the more. The more creative a person is, the more likely they are to be emotionally stable. 9. Quick learning Creative people learn really fast. They internalize information differently and often come up with different results. A creative child is usually above average. He or she, however, does not need to have a very high IQ. In fact, research has shown that people with extremely high IQ did not necessarily always show a high level of creativity. They invent ways of reading faster and internalizing faster. They also invent ways of recalling faster. This makes your learning a whole lot faster than that of your peers. Because they learn fast, they have the time to do things that they love. For some, it's reading. For others, it's listening to great music. 10. Ability to focus Creative people can focus on a theme for a long time. Imagine an inventory working on a prototype for 12 years nonstop. The sheer greed that is required for that type of endeavor is beyond average people. A creative person usually has a goal in mind. As long as they can see it clearly, they will keep going, no matter how long it takes. If you want to be creative, find a problem and get cracking. The more time you spend on it, the more creative you will become. Creativity is about applying oneself towards a positive endeavor. 11. Ability to brainstorm While trying to solve problems, creatives may undertake brainstorming activities. Brainstorming involves thinking about a problem creatively to provide solutions. Just like in focus, if you want to be creative, you can participate in brainstorming activities. The more time you spend brainstorming, the more creative you are going to be. You will learn new approaches to looking at problems. You will learn how to outline problems and how to analyze possible solutions. It can actually be fun. Try it out on something you love and see what happens. 12. Load tolerance for boredom Most creatives are boredom. It is easily the most interesting thing they experience. A creative person wants to have some action. Action in this sense can mean brain stimulation of some sort, either through reading, having an intellectual conversation or reading a book. Creatives don't like being in a place for a long time if nothing is going on. Have you ever felt like you're wasting your life when you come for a program and you have to wait three hours and your phone is flat and there is no one interesting to talk to? Well, if you have, you are likely to be a creative. 13. Daydream According to very well mind, creative people like to daydream and imagine the possibilities and wonders of the world. They can immense themselves in imaginations and fantasy yet remain grounded in reality. Creative daydream is a whole lot. It is one of the things they commonly do. They can imagine people using their invention or reading a book they have written clearly as though it were true. This type of visualization is what helps them remain focused on their goals even when they meet a lot of resistance. Do you daydream a lot? 14. Rebellious Creatives don't always agree with a status quo. They disagree in class and advance arguments against established theories and principles. It is what makes them creative. Their ability to process and understand concepts and then advance newer and better ones is one of their signature traits. This doesn't apply to just class. They question popular conventions and refuse to conform to social standards. Instead of accepting a concept, they are more likely to question it. This comes across to others as rebellious and will often create a lot of enemies. If you are creative, try keeping your opinion to yourself. Nevertheless, an observable publicly questioning some religious beliefs might get you killed. 15. They are passionate but objective about their own work. Being objective about things, even their own work is more of the key traits of highly creative people. They are thorough in their approach to learning. They criticize things a lot but also make room for new ideas. If you propose something rational, a creative person will likely agree with you even if he doesn't like the idea. As long as he can't fault the logic, he will agree. They are very passionate about their work. A creative person may note the works of all classic painters and even tell their works apart. 16. They are open to new experiences. Creative people are always open to new learning, ideas and concepts. Their curious and new knowledge helps them satisfy their curiosity. If you want to write or create something that a creative will enjoy, you need to ask yourself several questions. Is it unique? Is it mentally stimulated? Does it have a static quality? Does it have any symbolism? If all your answer is in the affirmative, you may have created something that will get and keep the attention of most creative people irrespective of their discipline. 17. They take risks. Creative people take a lot of risks. They can risk not succeeding in trying their hands at something new. Most people will not. Other people take risks too. But creatives do this all the time. They are more confident in themselves and work very hard on the things they love, whether or not anyone appreciates it. 18. Have a sense of humor. Humor is something very important for everyone. People with a great sense of humor make more friends than people who don't. Fortunately, creatives usually have a great sense of humor. They are humor. However, it's sometimes not popular. What they might find funny may not be funny to a lot of people.