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"   Experimenting with your artistic side will allow you to free your mind, become open to new possibilities and allow you to express yourself. You might be feeling like you&amp;#039;re not the creative type, but you&amp;#039;re wrong. I believe there is a creative genius hiding within all of us, it is all about\u00A0knowing how to lure it out.\u00A0 Here are my tips on how\u00A0to become BFFs with your inner creative genius... 1.\u00A0Always carry a notebook\u00A0 Allow yourself to be open to new ideas at any time by always being prepared.\u00A0    Not only will these notebooks keep your organised and make sure you never forget an idea ever again but they&amp;#039;re pretty sassy, too. 2.\u00A0Create something Anything. Even if it sucks. That&amp;#039;s right, EVEN if it sucks!\u00A0    Forget about perfection, it is a scary thing that none of us can live up to.\u00A0Allow yourself to play with no specific intention other than enjoying the process. Don&amp;#039;t worry about the end result - the more you practise using your creativity, the easier it will be able to tap in to it when you need it most.\u00A0 3.\u00A0Make a schedule Have you ever noticed how the pressure of a deadline helps you get stuff\u00A0done?\u00A0    Treat yourself to this epic planner, set out your goals and stop waiting for inspiration to find you! Your inner creative genius will thank you later.\u00A0 4.\u00A0Doodle, scribble, make a mind map Get your ideas down on paper and lay out all possible solutions to the task at hand, no matter how obscure.    You never know where your brain might take you - so give it the space to work its magic. Bonus points if your doodle pad looks like this. 5.\u00A0Know when to take a break Go for a walk, do some yoga, make lunch. Mmm, lunch.     Completely switching off and thinking about something else will give your mind the space it needs to connect the dots that lead to awesome ideas. 6.\u00A0Try new things Completely changing the way you approach something can lead to happy accidents and brilliant outcomes.\u00A0    Challenge yourself to try three new things every day and jot them down in these oh-so-cute notepads.\u00A0 7.\u00A0Ask questions The key to thinking differently and unlocking your inner creative genius is to ask as many questions as possible.     What would Beyonce do?\u00A0 8.\u00A0Leave yourself reminders Kick self doubt out the window and tell yourself &amp;#039;YOU CAN DO IT&amp;#039;. Coz, you totally can.    Also, stickers. Sign up now to Cosmopolitan Weekly so you NEVER miss out For more of this awesomeness head to our brand new channel\u00A0The Edge. Want to write for The Edge? Email your pitch to theedge@cosmopolitan.co.uk! "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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