Teen Breathe Magazine Issue 028 Edizione posteriore

Inspiration can come from the unlikeliest of places.
It might be from a TV programme you usually find
boring but have sat down to watch this one time with
your parents. You might find it in the last few pages of a
long book you’ve spent ages reading. Or even from an offthe-
cuff remark made by a friend in the queue for lunch.
While creativity can originate from anywhere and
anything, the trouble often comes when trying to tune
into these ideas. The key is to practise being present in
the moment and open to whatever the world brings next.
One way to do this is by bringing your full awareness
to your surroundings. For example, going for a walk and
really observing everything on your path, remembering
to look above and below eye level while also paying
attention to what’s directly in front of you.
There are many benefits to bringing a wider sense of
creativity into your everyday. As well as a sense of pride
and achievement from learning new skills, there’s the
realisation that making mistakes is part and parcel of life,
and a greater awareness that while things won’t always
go to plan it is possible to adapt to unexpected changes.
Best of all, these positive feelings can help to boost
mental wellbeing. So step out today, keep your eyes and
ears open, and allow the creative sparks to come to you.