According to the Oxford Language Dictionary, “creative” is both an adjective and a noun. It’s the latter that makes it such a very touchy subject. 

cre·a·tive (/krēˈādiv/)

adjective

• relating to or involving the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work.
  "change unleashes people's creative energy"

• (of a person) having good imagination or original ideas.

noun: creative; plural noun: creatives

• a person who is creative, typically in a professional context.
  "the most important people in the mix will be creatives and direct marketing specialists"

Did you catch that?  “...typically in a professional context.”

I call bullsh*t. Let’s redefine that right now.

Cre·a·tive  as we define it at Hark & Bloom:

A person who has an idea that’s begging to be brought forth into form and they have the GUMPTION to say YES and follow through with bringing the idea into being.

Being creative is a mindset. It’s the way you approach your everyday life. It can sound like a catchy new melody that hooks the ear, it can look like a pastel watercolor of Paris meets outer space. But it can also sound like a conversation with a fresh approach to problem solving…or taste like a new twist on a taco with whatever’s hiding out in your pantry waiting to be yoked together into a tasty delight.   You can make the bed creatively. You can tie your shoes creatively. You can do ANYTHING with creativity. ANY. Thing.

The most important creative ponderance to consider is: Do YOU believe you’re creative?  Well then…

Xo,

Nic