 Everyone likes to think of themselves as creative, because when we think of creativity, we think of inventing something original, fun, and valuable. We also think of discovery and inspirational. Creativity allows us to stretch our minds and do new and exciting things, helping us to uncover our potential, one step at a time. So with all of this, who wouldn't like to be seen as creative? Although we all like the idea of being known for our creativity or invention, not every one of us is creative. While some train themselves to be able to think outside the box, others don't seem to pay attention to all that creative stuff. They want to live their lives and join what others are creating and be happy. Which are you? For people who like the idea of being creative, what makes a person creative? What traits or skills are responsible for it? How do you know whether you are a creative person or not? In this video, I'll share with you 9 weird ways to know that you are a creative person. If you are new here, consider subscribing so that you don't miss out on exciting videos like this. 1. You are a realistic dreamer. Creative people often regard themselves as dreamers, because they know how to immerse themselves in imagination and fantasy, yet remain grounded in reality. They know how to come up with imaginative solutions to real life problems. It might seem a little bit odd to the rest of the world at first, but their ideas, however, always create new pathways to excellent solutions. According to Miay Chikcent Miay, a creative writer and author, great art and great science involve a lip of imagination into a world that is different from the present. The rest of society often views this new ideas as fantasies without relevance to current reality, and they are right. But the whole point of art and science is to go beyond what we now consider real and create a new reality. 2. You are easily distracted, yet focused. There are a thousand and one things around us that can serve as distractions, especially when we are working. For instance, checking and responding to emails, text messages, frequent meetings, etc. Creative people get distracted easily by these things. They want to check through to find out what's going on around them, etc. However, when it all boils down to it, and when it comes to solving a significant problem or achieving a key goal, creative people are tenacious and incredibly focused. They give their best and uninterrupted attention to such things until they obtain a result. They are result-oriented. 3. You are frivolous, yet frugal. There is a lot of financial pressure, especially for people who are working on creating something valuable, whether in their startup or side project. It means that they get to spend a lot of money getting the right materials to achieve their goals. I mean, we all know that building a dream is expensive. However, they don't overspend their money in the process. They still recognize the place of good money habits, saving, investment, etc. 4. You are an extrovert, yet an introvert. Most times we categorize people as being either an extrovert or an introvert. However, with creative people, they are both an extrovert and introvert. They are friendly and yet quiet in the sense that interacting with others can help generate ideas and inspiration. However, retreating to a quiet place allows creative individuals to explore the sources of creativity fully. It's like this. Creative people are outspoken, yet good listeners. They hear what others say and read between the lines of what they are not saying to determine what's really going on. This information gets them fed back into the conversation. 5. You are proud, yet humble. How do you classify the belief that your ideas and vision are better than anyone It's called pride. Creative people tend to be proud of their achievements and accomplishments, but they are also aware of their place. Although they can see that their work is often remarkable in comparison to that of others, they don't focus on these achievements because they are still honest about how far they have to go. Also, they respect those who are industry experts and recognize their influence in their life and work. They give credit where credit is due. They admit their flaws, etc. 6. You are collaborative, yet single-minded. People who are too collaborative tend to get frustrated because of indecision. On the other hand, those who are too single-minded are usually too dictating in their approach. As for creative people, they are the right balance of both. Even though they are strong-willed, especially where their opinion and creativity are concerned, they learn to embrace opposing qualities which helps them come up with some of the best ideas ever. 7. You are conservative, yet rebellious. Creative people are respectful of the rules, yet willing to break them for the right reasons. They know that breaking the rules sometimes means removing constraints that limit their ability to achieve their goals. Creative people are out-of-the-box thinkers and non-conformist. And a little bit rebellious in their approach to rules or what they term normal, although they are willing to break the rules for the right reasons. They appreciate and even embrace the past or the regulations. To them, it's all about seeking new and improved ways of doing things. 8. You are passionate about your work, yet objective. One of the keys to success is to be passionate about one's job. No doubt, creative people are incredibly passionate about what they do. However, passion alone is not enough. Creative people pay attention to every detail of their work because they seek ways to improve. They are objective about it and willing to take criticism. They can separate themselves from their work and see areas that need work and improvement. 9. You are smart and naive. Creative people are no doubt smart. However, studies suggest that creativity involves a certain amount of both wisdom and childishness because that's what it takes to maintain their sense of wonder and ability to look at the world with fresh eyes. Thank you very much for watching our videos. If you like this video, watch more videos on our channel and subscribe. We love you.