50 Ways for Highly Sensitive People to Unleash Their Creativity

Highly sensitive people need a creative outlet. Highly sensitives are, by nature, creative beings. Did you once dream of becoming an artist, or a musician, a writer, a seamstress or a sculptor? Was that dream that was quashed as whimsical, one that wouldn’t help your bank account? Then perhaps that creativity is still there, unused and making you feel off kilter. Here are 50 fabulous creative outlet ideas to get that creative spark back. Unleash your creativity today!

What is Creativity?

This is a question worthy of a blog post in itself. Ask yourself what creativity means to you.

When we think about something creative, we usually consider the act of making something. Or the art of creating something. Intangible or a physical object. But creativity goes a lot deeper too.

Creativity can be about inventing something, about using your imagination to solve a problem (thinking outside of the box). It can be about how you express yourself. It’s about sending a message out into the world.

How do you explore and translate the ideas you have?

It can be about doing an every day activity in a completely different way.

In short, when it comes to creativity, the world is your oyster.

Creativity and Highly Sensitive People

As a highly sensitive person you may well find that embracing your creativity is the key to less stress in your life.

In other words, creative activities that call to you in some way are likely to be activities that will empty your bucket.

If you’re feeling out of balance, stressed, or generally discontent then think about creative outlets to help you restore your natural equilibrium.

Tip: 9 Things That Make a Highly Sensitive Person Happy

I am convinced that a creative outlet is vital to the well being og highly sensitive people.

The corporate office life seemed to suck the positive energy out of me. Many years ago, I made a career change which focussed on my creativity and I haven’t looked back.

I have also added creative hobbies to my life in recent years. So when I start feeling out of sync I pick up my crochet hook, a pen and my journal, or I get out in the garden. I need to feed my creative urges. And you do too. Ignoring them has a negative impact on your well-being.

How Do You Get Back on Your Creative Path?

Think about your long abandoned hobbies.

What did you enjoy doing as a child?

What do you read about that sparks something inside you, even if it was for a millisecond before returning to your daily life?

Therein lies your perfect creative outlet.

Tip: Read Business Model You by Tim Clark if you are eager to reinvent your career with your creative talents in mind.

50 Creative Outlets

1. Draw the pictures in your head
2. Design a website
3. Paint a master piece
4. Attend a sculpting class
5. Sketch a loved one
6. Revamp your wardrobe with colours and items you wouldn’t normally dare to wear
7. Make some music
8. Create a vision board of the life you want
9. Buy yourself a beautiful journal and start writing and doodling in it
10. Write a song
11. Sign up for a photography course
12. Get yourself a Lego Architect set
13. Knit a scarf
14. Make your own cosmetics
15. Take a piano lesson
16. Make your own candles
17. Create your own greeting cards
18. Mind map an idea
19. Take up wood turning
20. Be daring with make up. Firstly, visit your local beautician and get advice. And then follow it.
21. Illustrate an as yet unwritten story book
22. Pick up a guitar and strum it
23. Make yourself a dress
24. Think about the biggest problem facing you – write down five ways to solve it
25. Crochet a blanket
26. Brew your own beer
27. Join a local choir
28. Try origami
29. Take your camera out and capture the rising sun
30. Write that book
31. Step out of your comfort zone in the kitchen – take a cookery course
32. Get creative with essential oils
33. Design and grow a herb garden
34. Join a book club, or start a book club
35. Take up dance lessons
36. Buy a creative colouring book
37. Make homemade jam or preserves. Grow fruit in your garden and learn the art of canning
38. Hand make your own jewellery. As a result, Christmases will be easier gifting your own unique creations!
39. Create your own weighted blanket
40. Take up pottery
41. Immerse yourself in the world of scrapbooking
42. Make your own soap or bath bombs
43. Try your hand at computer programming
44. Start blogging
45. Restyle a room in your house
46. Start writing morning pages (this is how I realised just how much I had always wanted to learn to play the piano!)
47. Write a piece of music
48. Create a podcast on your specialist subject
49. Do a brain dump – write down everything that comes into your head
50. Start quilting

Over to You

What creative outlets have got you creating again? Share below what you do that relaxes you and helps you empty your bucket.