Most people with ADHD traits are original thinkers and creative problem solvers, but don’t always know how to make the most of these abilities. My own search lead me to the work of psychologist JP Guilford who studied creativity in the 950s, and is based on the notion that all creativity is evidence of divergent thinking.
Spoiler alert: if you are neurodivergent, you are creative, even if you don’t think of yourself that way. In this episode, using Guilford’s model, I will break down the four different types of creativity (aka divergent thinking) and share simple, effective strategies for how to enhance yours, from brainstorming and mind mapping to perspective shifting and role-playing.
Troubled by your tendency to go off on tangents? Have trouble making decisions because you can see the benefits of every option? Feel self conscious about your impulsivity and intuition? It’s all evidence of your divergent, creative thinking!
Don't forget to share this episode with a fellow creative and choose one new strategy to implement this week.
Guilford’s Model of Divergent Thinking (aka Creativity)
- Fluency: generating a large number of ideas or solutions
- Flexibility: generating ideas that are different from each other.
- Originality: generating ideas that are novel or unique.
- Elaboration: developing, refining, and elaborating on ideas.
We’ll not only cover tools and techniques to amplify your creativity in each of these four areas, but how to protect your creativity through strategic rest, structured downtime and how to avoid toxic productivity and revenge bedtime procrastination.
Also mentioned in this episode:
- Interview with Jude Star on mindfulness and meditation
- Q-less Crossword Solitare Dice Game
- Julia Cameron Morning Pages
- Voxer walkie talkie app
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