As human beings, we all need to be in touch with our creative side. As children, we were allotted a block of time during the day to create. We molded clay, wrote poems, painted on easels and made masterpieces out of Popsicle sticks, doilies and construction paper. Our efforts were never criticized, only encouraged. As we got older, external and internal censors kept some of us from pursuing the artistic endeavors that brought us so much joy as children and we learned to shut down our creative impulses.

In order to invoke a time where we were free to create without the fear of criticism, I’ve found that immersing yourself in the following childhood activities can help you reunite with your artistic soul. They will also work for creative professionals who need to jumpstart their imagination.