“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” This was a quote from Albert Einstein. Some of the world’s biggest names are not geniuses but, instead, have an excellent imagination. Whether you think of Nikola Tesla, Bill Gates, or Elon Musk, what these three have in common is imagination. It gave them to make discoveries in their various fields. If you want to unleash your true potential, you need to draw into your creativity. The following tips will help you do so.
Realize Your Full Potential
The first action you need to do is recognize your full capability. Only when you know what you are capable of doing are you able to do it. Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Jane Austen knew that they were talented writers, and only when they committed to their full potential became a huge success. Take your time to think about what your full potential is. It will help point you in the right direction.


Locate Your Thoughts
To tap into your imagination, you need to first locate your thoughts. This is possible through some exercise and meditation. Only when we are in such a mental state are we able to quiet down incessant thoughts. It allows us to access thoughts that run deep. Start by experiencing stillness. You do not need to continually do something. Instead, you need to have a superconscious mind to reach unlimited creativity.
Get Rid of Preconditioned Notions about Yourself
Stop convincing yourself that you are not artistic or cannot imagine something unique. Do not let your negative thoughts dictate your beliefs. Think about uncertainty. Each moment that you experience is an opportunity to start anew. You are a blank canvas. Hence, you should start treating yourself as such. Fill your canvas with ideas by getting rid of preconditioned notions you might have had about yourself not being good enough. As a human being, you have every right to be creative, just like everyone else.
Channel Your Energies in the Right Way
We all have strengths that we have the power to channel. However, only when you direct your energies in the right way are you able to achieve something. Focus on going on an imaginative path. For instance, if you want to be an inventor, visualize yourself as Elon Musk and start your day by pretending you are him. It will provide you with the push you need to tap into your imagination.


Take a Break
You do not need to continually tap into your imagination. Instead, you should take a break from time to time. Explore other passions. It will only help you improve your imaginative skills. Take your time to draw something, go for a walk, or just relax. We all need a break to get your imaginary juices flowing.
Tapping into your imagination should occur naturally to you. There is no need to make oneself to tap into such a state. The tips mentioned above will encourage you do so.