When it comes to creativity, it can take on so many wonderful forms, but how can a word spark your creativity?
Well what if I told you that I have 50 words for you that could do just that. Whatever format your creative outlet takes, these words could be really helpful in the creative process.
Creative outlets
Quite often, someone will ask if I’m creative, my answer will be no. I am sure I’m not alone in doing this. It is easy to forget what being creative really means.
‘relating to or involving the use of the imagination or original ideas to create something’
This definition for me makes it quite clear that anything that involves using your imagination is creative.
From blog writing, to artwork, baking beautiful cakes to writing a book. All of this takes a huge amount of creative talent. Let’s stop selling ourselves short!
No matter how you choose to show off your creativity, inspiration is one of the most important elements to the process.
Word Prompts
Much like a journal prompt, a word prompt could be a great basis for getting creativity flowing. I love to journal and share the prompts that I use each month. These prompts are a lot of fun to put together and great fun to use.
But if you don’t journal, they may seem a little pointless. I wanted to find a way to inspire all. Whatever your outlet might be. After several people have used my previous prompts as the basis for blog posts, I realised that they did have the potential to encourage through other mediums.
That’s why this time, I have decided to go for a single word prompt. This leaves so much room for interpretation. We all have our own take on a certain word. They will mean something different to each of us. From a single word, the possibilities become endless.
Here are a list of some ways you could use them.
- Writing
- Journalling
- Bullet Journalling
- Cake Decoration
- Drawing
- Painting
- Blog post
- Photography
- A photo a day challenge
- Social media posts
Discover 50 words guaranteed to make your creativity
- Happiness
- Recovery
- Amazing
- Secret
- Work
- Childhood
- Today
- Dream
- Smile
- Kindness
- Fame
- Delicious
- Envelope
- Laughter
- Beach
- Stars
- Strength
- Health
- Relax
- Silence
- Friendship
- Heart
- Music
- Sun
- Discovery
- Mystery
- Hope
- Simple
- Love
- Sadness
- Anxiety
- Loyalty
- Caring
- Adventure
- Reflection
- Family
- Interview
- Weather
- Travel
- Honesty
- Memories
- Whisper
- Missing
- Promise
- Home
- Challenge
- Hero
- Self
- Loneliness
- Party
Use words with creativity
I hope these words offer you the chance to be creative in whichever form you choose. I will be using these both in my journal but also as a photo challenge over on Instagram. Why not follow me to see how I get on. You can find me @our_favourite_jar and you can tag me in your posts if you decide to join in.
Such a beautiful and inspiring post. I find word prompts really help with my Instagram pictures.
Thank you so much! I can’t wait to start using them on insta x
This is such an inspiring post. Its amazing how single words can really get you thinking.
Thank you Kelly x
Thanks for sharing, these words are very creative, they might help the creativity in me 🙂
Nic | Nic’s Adventures & Bakes
Thanks so much Nic x
This is such a helpful post thank you for sharing.
Amber | The Unpredicted Page
Word prompts are such a great idea! Journal prompts are fantastic but word prompts really allow you to get MEGA creative with each word! <3 xxx
It took ages to write this post as I got distracted with each word and how thinking about how I would use it x
I love this post Claire, it’s amazing how just one singular word can get you thinking and let the creative juices flow! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
It is, and I love the fact that it would inspire everyone in a different way x
This is such an amazing post
Thank you x
This is such a clever idea and one I hadn’t really thought of before! All of those words individually spark thoughts, memories and ideas in my mind straight away 🙂
That’s exactly what I was like when writing it, kept losing myself in thought!!
These are great words!!! I can’t wait to start using these as prompts. Already got so many ideas popping into my head ! Xxx
Aww that’s great to hear x x
Having word prompts for anyone into journaling must be very useful. These are all great works to invoke thoughts and get creative juices flowing.
Thank you Melanie x
This is really useful. Word prompts can be super effective for getting those creative juices flowing 🙂
What a great list of words, I think sometimes we all need some ideas to help push us in the right direction of getting things done! I a going to have to save this for later.
A verbal kick up the bottom almost x x
This is very helpful! Sometimes you just need a little prompt to help your creativity flow.
It’s certainly inspired me already x
What a great list of prompts. I’ve never thought of using prompts before.
I hope you enjoy them x
Thank you Sian x
This is nice! It’s actually a good idea to write down words to get inspiration for when you need to write a post. Thanks for this 🙂
Thank you Queenie, I hope they can be helpful x
I agree with you, sometimes it just takes one word to spark one’s creativity, sometimes I struggle and get distracted though.
Haha yes me to!
I love writing because its my favourite creative outlet, I also use to do a lot of journalling but hardly do anything now. A.it takes a great work to unleash creativity.
It really does, I’m always looking for ways to spark creativity x
Such a helpful post and great list! Word prompts are definitely amazing x
Thank you x x
Great list! I love inspiring posts like this 🙂
There are definitely a lot of words I could use as journal entry prompts to inspire my creativity.
Anika | chaptersofmay.com
So pleased that they might be useful Anika x
Oh I love this! I almost instantly started thinking how I could use them to find some new blog post ideas because I’ve been struggling lately. Thank you so much!
Oh I’m so pleased x x
I love the idea of this. I tend to have words like this on my phone and each night I’ll think of one thing from a particular area which has been positive from the day x
That’s such a great idea x
Really like these ideas, I think they will come in useful to refer to for future posts and social posts. Thank you! 🙂
Thanks Mary x
Writing is definitely my outlet for creativity. Even if sometimes I don’t feel like it at the time, once I start writing the words just seem to flow.
It can be difficult to start but almost impossible to stop x
There used to be a time when I used to use too much the word “amazing” in my writing. I started to look for synonyms and that’s how I switched from that word to many other fantastic inspiring synonyms.
That’s a really good idea. I think I’m guilty of over using certain words x
Some great ideas here. will bookmark this post as it will help the kids too with their creative writing now they are back in school
Ah yes! The joys of extended learning … or so I’m told that’s now how homework shall be known!
Such a great list, I really struggle to find new words when putting together quotes and descriptions, so will definitely be using some of these
Thanks Mandi, glad they might help x
Really loved this . Such lovely inspirational worlds . Could do with sitting down and putting pen to paper and seeing what I can come up with
I hope they are useful x x
I used to do this when I was younger. Writing 1 word to inspire me for the week and it does work and make the week very exciting as well
That’s such a great idea x
Oooh I love this! Have definitely been in a bit of a rut so hopefully these will help me out!
Eliza | http://www.elizadarlings.com
I really hope they help Eliza x
I love your writing prompts posts, Claire, and this is no exception. What a good idea to use single words though, I would never have thought of that. Envelope. I like that one. I’m going to let that float around in my head today and see what happens! xx
Funnily enough, that one really made me think to x
I keep meaning to do something like this but I just keep postponing… such a great idea!
Thank you Eva x
This is such a really great idea. I am going to have to try and do this.
I love word prompts when I’m feeling out of touch with my creativity. I’m definitely going to save this list so that I have it on hand the next time that I need that inspiration.
Thank you, I hope they come in useful x
I often use prompts for my writing when I’m feeling about uninspired. Love all your ideas, will be saving this post for the next time my imagination fails me!xx
Thank you so much Wendy x
This is a great list! Very useful.
Thank you Mercedes x
A photo challenge. What a great idea! I followed you on Instagram. I’d love to join in.
This is such a helpful post! I have bookmarked it for future reference 🙂
I love these prompts! Sometimes to help get me into the writing spirit I just need a little nudge, and these words will be perfect for that. Thanks for sharing!
Great post! This could be used for some many things from creative writing, blog posts and Instagram photos!
Thanks for sharing. Words definitely help me when I get stuck.
I love all your inspiring writing posts! Thank you for sharing!
I am saving this post. With the anxiety this pandemic has brought, it is difficult to find some inspiration to write. Those word prompts are really good. Thanks for motivating me to sit down and write again.
It’s a difficult time, I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling x
Great post with helpful ideas I was just reading on your list some words I’ve used already and which one’s might help me in the future. This is very much helpful thank you for sharing
Amazing post – exactly what I needed to read today when I’m feeling a little wobbly!
Rosie
I love those 50 words you listed. These words give us positive thoughts. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome post! This going to help a lot for many people. I will start using them as well. Thank you for sharing!
I love this! Just reading through the list I felt inspired! Thank you so much for sharing this!