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‘I’m not the creative sort’—we have either said this about ourselves or heard someone close to us say it about themselves. It’s the biggest lie ever. Everyone has creative potential. They just need to tap into it. Here’s how you can do it. 

Journal your thoughts and ideas

Writing things down can be a great way to get rid of mental clutter. In recent years, morning pages is something that has been gaining a lot of popularity. The idea is to write down three pages of whatever comes to your mind the moment you wake up. You keep a diary and pen next to your bed and write down your thoughts before you get out of bed. You can also practice it after doing your morning routine. This is a great exercise to get your thoughts and ideas flowing. Alternatively, get into the habit of keeping a pen and notebook with you at all times and write down the random thoughts and ideas that come to your mind as you go about your day. You will find that this simple exercise will train your brain to think more creatively. 

Pick up a paintbrush

We tend to feel intimidated by the thought of painting something. We think we can’t make something nice or replicate a drawing we like. But it doesn’t have to be so complicated. And seasoned artists vouch that painting and drawing aren’t all that difficult if you just give it a try. It’s definitely a skill that can be honed. Get some canvas, some paints, and a few brushes and just have a go at it. You will find it to be quite enjoyable. You can make cards for your loved ones as well. Painting has many benefits and some of them include enhanced creativity and stress relief. It’s a family activity as well. Spread some newspaper on the floor, plop your paints and canvases on it and get painting. 

Take some pictures

We all have smartphones and we all take pictures of everything, from mirror selfies to the food we order at restaurants. But have you ever tried your hand at taking aesthetic photos of the many different things that are around you? Try capturing a lovely sunrise, or take some photos of flowers up close. Photography is an activity that forces you to think creatively. You start observing your surroundings differently and paying attention to the details. It’s also a lifelong learning process. No matter how long you have been taking photos, you can always take better ones. You can learn new techniques, skills, and styles. Learn to shoot in the macro form that allows you to take interesting photos of miniature subjects like ants, bees, and the like. Street photography is another fascinating thing to try. You could also try your hand at styling objects and taking aesthetic photos of them. 

Learn new things

You are never too old to learn a new skill. Learning new things will sharpen your mind and keep you on your toes. Studies have also shown that constant learning can slow down aging and keep you mentally agile. Sign up for an online course. It could be learning a new language, coding, or graphic design. The options are endless. If you prefer, you can even sign up for physical classes. Dance, vocals, or swim lessons can be good options. There are so many workshops and training being held these days that you can just pick something that suits your mood. These aren’t even long sessions so you don’t have to commit much time. Duolingo is a great app for learning new languages. In 10 to 15 minutes a day you can pick up new words and phrases and be quite a pro at any language of your choice in a year or two, if you are consistent with practice. 

Break up your routine

Most of us are creatures of habit and we tend to follow the same routine day in and day out. Without realizing, this makes our days a little mundane and dulls our mind in the long run. While everyone loves rituals and a sense of structure to their days, it’s essential to switch things up every now and then so that we don’t get bored. This allows your mind to think freely and not be constrained by a particular way of thinking. Try taking a different route to work, order takeout from a restaurant that you normally don’t go to, thrift items you need instead of heading to the market to pick something off the shelf or see if you can repurpose something around the house to serve your needs. Breaking up your routine not only allows for more flexibility but it also forces you to think before you do anything.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 1. 18 points to close at 2, 622. 65 points on Sunday.

Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 0. 20 points to close at 441. 80 points.

A total of 21,905,311-unit shares of 322 companies were traded for Rs 9. 24 billion.

Meanwhile, Nepal Micro Insurance Company Limited (NMIC), Crest Micro Life Insurance Limited (CREST) and Om Megashree Pharmaceuticals Limited (OMPL) were the top gainers today with their price surging by 10. 00 percent.

Likewise, Wean Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (WNLB) was the top loser with its price dropped by 10. 00 percent.

At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 35 trillion.

An agreement has been signed for projects worth Rs 152.16 billion during the two-day investment summit organized by the Koshi province government. The Province Investment Summit was organized on Thursday.

MoUs have been signed for 46 different projects, said Dr Saroj Koirala, the Chief Executive Director of the Province Investment Authority. The MoUs for investment were signed by Dr Koirala and the investors. 

According to Dr Koirala, agreements have been signed for eight projects related to agriculture, three related to energy, 12 related to industry, nine related to infrastructure, two related to information technology, 10 related to tourism and two related to waste management.

He shared that among the projects for which MoUs for investment have been signed, 19 projects are from the private sector and 27 projects are from the public-private partnership. 

The province government had put 71 projects on display and estimated investment commitments of Rs 173.49 billion at the investment summit.

The price of gold has increased by Rs 600 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 184, 100 per tola today.  It was traded at Rs 183, 500 per tola on Friday.

Similarly, the silver being traded at Rs 1,910per tola today.

The Secretariat meeting of the ruling CPN-UML is taking place today. 

UML's Publicity Department Chief Rajendra Gautam said that the Secretariat meeting is scheduled for 2 pm  at the party central office in Chyasal.

According to Gautam, the policies and programs unveiled by the government for the upcoming fiscal year, new budget and contemporary political issues would be discussed at the meeting.  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Chennai Super Kings by two runs in match 52 of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. Chasing CSK finished at 211/5 in their quota of 20 overs on the back of half-centuries from Ayush Mhatre 94(48) and Ravindra Jadeja 77(45), The Indian Express reported.

Earlier, MS Dhoni won the toss and put RCB into bat first. Openers Jacob Bethell 55(33) and Virat Kohli 62(33) both scored half-centuries, and Romario Shephard 53 (14) blitzed with a superb innings right at the end.

With the win, RCB has one leg in the playoffs with 16 points, meanwhile Chennai has already been eliminated from the playoff race earlier in the season, according to The Indian Express.

Singapore's People's Action Party won its 14th successive election on Saturday to extend its unbroken six-decade rule, delivering a strong mandate to its new premier as the city-state braces for economic turbulence from a global trade war, Reuters reported.

The PAP, which has ruled since before Singapore's 1965 independence, won 87 of the 97 parliamentary seats up for grabs, with victories by huge margins in many of the 33 constituencies as the opposition failed to extend gains in previous contests.

The election was a bellwether of the popularity of the PAP amid some signs of disenchantment with its tight grip on power in the Asian financial hub, whose six million people have known no other kind of government.

Though the PAP has consistently won about 90% of seats, its share of the popular vote is closely watched as a measure of the strength of its mandate, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong eager to leave a mark on his first election in charge after one of the PAP's worst performances on record last time, according to Reuters.

Different parts of the country including the Kathmandu Valley and some hilly areas have received rain since last night due to the influence of the westerly and local winds. 

The moisture-laden wind entering from the Bay of Bengal also has its partial influence on the country's weather, the Meteorological Forecasting Division stated in a weather bulletin. 

Currently, the Kathmandu Valley is receiving rain. 

The Division stated that the weather is partly to generally cloudy across the country today and the hilly regions including the Koshi and Lumbini Provinces will receive light to moderate rain along with lightning in some places. 

Similarly, the Division mentioned that the weather is likely to remain partially to generally cloudy in the hilly regions of the country this evening while some parts of the hilly regions and one or two places in rest of the parts of the country could receive light to moderate rain along with lightning.