World Creativity and Innovation Day is a holiday observed annually on April 21st. The purpose of this holiday is to celebrate those who have solved problems in new and innovative ways. It also encourages people to solve their own problems creatively.

Innovation and creativity are some of the greatest attributes people can possess, but few actually apply these attributes in their day-to-day lives. Although some may feel they are not very creative or innovative, all we can say is that they probably haven’t had the opportunity to exercise these aspects of themselves.

Hopefully, this holiday changes that, and they quickly realize that they, too, can be as creative as the next person.

The History of World Creativity and Innovation Day

Even before the United Nations formally established this holiday in 2002, it was already being observed in over 50 countries. It was originally conceived as a day to celebrate human ingenuity, and it remains so to this day.

This day is for people to apply creative solutions to complex problems, not only for their own benefit but also to benefit their local communities.

How to Be More Creative and Innovative

Some might look at this holiday and think it’s only for poets, artists, and inventors, but let us tell everyone that nothing could be further from the truth. This holiday is one that everyone can celebrate—if they take the time to engage their creative mind.

Remember, every human has creativity; some people just exercise it more than others. Below are some activities that people can do to exercise their own creative minds.

Brainstorm Ideas

Begin the day by thinking about the things you wish you could change and come up with better solutions for them. Keep a notebook nearby for this purpose.

Communicate with a Wide Variety of Different People

Interacting with people you wouldn’t ordinarily spend time with can open you up to new ideas and experiences.

Travel More

Those who travel more often learn about different cultures, which can positively affect their creativity.

Observing World Creativity and Innovation Day

World Creativity and Innovation Day can be observed simply by taking the time to flex your creativity and apply innovative solutions to your problems. However, before someone can reach that point, they first need to get the creative juices flowing.

In the previous section, we listed some activities that people can do to start their journey toward a more creative life. Everyone observing this day should also spread the word about it using the hashtag #WorldCreativityAndInnovationDay on social media.