The biggest barriers to creativity are the voices of other people in your head.  You know what I mean, as soon as you decide to do something different, wear something new, or even question staus quo the voices start.  “Why are you doing that?  YOU CAN’T DO THAT!” “That’s stupid” or my personal favorite: “I dont’ get it” (I get that one a lot).
Here’s what I do to silence the voices…

1) Tell them it’s time to go…

The voices could be anyone…a co-worker, a friend, a teacher, a parent, or that one guy.  I’m not saying that these people don’t love, support, or even encourage you; but when it’s time to get creative you need to go it alone.

2) Know your worth…”For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”  Ephesians 2:10

Sometime we fear being creative because we don’t think that our ideas have value or add value.  But you were created just the way you are for a reason.   Don’t squander the creativity place within you.  Your creativity may motivate others into their best moments…you may start a creative revolution in your worklplace, home, neighborhood, or even the whole city.

3) Risk something.  Too often our live lack creativity because we are afraid to take risks.  Hey, we can’t take anything with us when we go.  Let’s not leave anything on the table.  Risk money, pride, and power for the sake of being the person you were created to be….in the end the risk will be worth it.