When faced with uncertainty, you might feel inclined to focus on the practical ways to survive, but there are other ways to cope. Rather than drawing up a precise plan on how to navigate uncertain times, try getting creative.

As president of Figure 8 Thinking LLC, Natalie Nixon, Ph.D., wrote a book titled, "The Creative Leap: Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation, and Intuition at Work." It hit the shelves in June 2020 and addresses how to navigate a world full of disruption and complexity. According to Nixon, humans are hard-wired to be creative, but it can be difficult to learn how to exercise creativity.

No matter how busy people are, they can incorporate the three tactical routes to creativity:

• Inquiry. This route triggers the leap that bridges the gap between what you already know and what you don't quite understand. It involves honing your ability to adjust your questions and use them as a way of processing the situation.
• Improvisation. This route involves building on ideas with minimal resistance. It gives you the freedom to experiment with rules and fluid structures, allowing the flexibility to come forth.
• Intuition. This route emphasizes that everyone has the internal wisdom for insight and pattern recognition. The more you use it, the stronger your intuition becomes. You can combine intuition with rational intellect to make smart decisions.

Every day, we must learn to adapt to our ever-changing environment. Adopting creativity in the modern world can help you become successful. For additional information, pick up Nixon's recent publication, and hone your creative skills.

Sources: Inc.com, Technical.ly, PCMA.org