We all have the potential to be creative. Creativity simply requires a keen sense for everything around you and building on your skills and knowledge. So don’t tell yourself that you’re a lost cause: whether you're comfortable in the corporate world or you’re a math nerd who gets a kick out of excel sheets. It's a new year, a new page, and the world is your canvas. Make it count by striving to create. The tips below have been used by published authors, famous artists, architects, and visionaries who have dared to leave their mark on the world. Are you ready to get cracking and think out of the box?

(Screencap from Frozen courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)