When was the last time you used something for a purpose other than which it was originally intended? In a world where the internet delivers all our needs in 1-2 days, we’ve societally decided that repurposing is no longer necessary. Type – or in some cases merely speak – your requirements into the search bar, and you can find the exact product you require. Click a button and the item appears on your doorstep shortly thereafter.

While the “work smarter, not harder” adage certainly applies here in terms of minimizing effort to solve a problem, we’re denying our minds the opportunity to engage in creative thought. We’re solving the problem in the simplest means possible while disengaging our brains from the process. We’ve reduced what once was an exercise in creative thinking down to a simple question of whether or not we can afford an assortment of options that the internet provides us.

Ignite the creative energy in your mind and creatively solve a problem with something you already have around you.