Discovering my inner artist after leaving corporate America, and heeding a desire to express myself in colour and paint was a radical turning point —one that has led me to shine a light on the path for others.

Being creative is an integral part of being human. So why do some of us think “I’m not creative,” or say, “I don’t have an artistic bone in my body”? Here are 7 ways to tap into the wellspring of creativity that is available to us all.