Why nurturing our creativity matters in 2025?
As artificial intelligence continues to advance, many of the jobs we see today will disappear—an unsettling thought at first, but one that holds promising potential in the long run. Experts in AI agree that creativity will be one of the last human traits to be replicated—if it ever can be.
After all, who truly enjoys repetitive tasks? Most of us do them simply because the job demands it. The good news is that human nature is far more intelligent and adaptable than we often realise—or than we may have been led to believe.
Think about a book that completely shifted your perspective, a movie that stayed with you long after it ended, or a song you played on repeat until it helped you process something deeply personal. These are portals to understanding ourselves and others. AI, for all its impressive capabilities, doesn’t have intuition, emotional depth, or personality—and that’s what makes human creativity so powerful.
When I say "creativity," I’m not just referring to the world of professional artists or industry elites. I’m talking about something we’re all born with. Creativity is woven into our everyday lives: the decisions we make, the relationships we build, the way we dress, the meals we cook, how we decorate our homes. Even bringing a child into the world and nurturing their growth is one of the most profound expressions of creativity.
Many of us have been conditioned to believe that creativity is reserved for a “chosen few.” I used to think that too. I felt frustrated for years because I wasn’t great at drawing, writing, or playing an instrument. Something inside me wanted to express itself, but I had no idea how, because I thought I should’ve already figured it out by then.
Eventually, I started asking myself questions: What am I naturally good at? What do I truly want, beyond what I’ve been led to believe I should want? What would I like to pursue if money didn’t matter? While working on my dissertation, I dug into the idea of creativity and realised something amazing: we’re all inherently creative. It’s part of who we are. We might lose touch with it, but it’s always there, waiting to be rediscovered.
Reconnecting with my creativity has been one of the most rewarding investments of my life. It’s allowed me to process my emotions, understand myself better, and see the world from countless perspectives. Creativity has no limits—you can mix existing ideas in new ways and still come up with something completely unique. That’s the magic of creation.
Why is this so important? Because creativity isn’t just about self-expression—it’s also the mother of adaptation. In a rapidly changing world, creative thinking helps us thrive. It allows us to question old ways of doing things, imagine alternatives, and adapt to new environments.
Creativity is how we’ve survived and progressed as a species. Think about the revolutionary inventions around us—planes, the internet, smartphones. These weren’t just technical feats; they were creative breakthroughs that reshaped how we live.
When I say "nurture our creativity" I’m not suggesting you pick up a paintbrush if that’s not your thing, it could mean finding other ways to express yourself or solve problems. Creativity can mean questioning the status quo, rethinking current processes, or simply exploring a different perspective. In my experience, the more questions you ask yourself, the more answers and ideas will eventually pop up—even if they take time.
Creativity is a lifelong skill. It’s brought me to places I never imagined, both mentally and physically. And as we navigate the shifts of 2025 and beyond, it’s one of the most valuable tools we can cultivate—not just for survival, but for creating a meaningful, fulfilling life.
