Whether it comes to making a piece of art or finding a solution to a lingering problem, we all have the capacity to think creatively.

Sometimes, all we have to do to find inspiration, it to use our imagination. Just like we did when we were kids.

Find your Muse and get your inspiration back

In this week’s edition, we bring you ways to help boost your creativity, find your muse and see the world in a different light.

1. Inspiration — Tim Brown, CEO and president of IDEO, frequently speaks about the value of design thinking and innovation. In his TED Talk, he discusses how play can actively boost creativity and how to create great designs through imagination, role play, and prototyping.

2. APPS —Being in the creative industry is a challenge. Especially when you are expected to come up with innovative ideas and original works. Check out these cool tools that can help you think of your next great work.

3. Book List— Buzzfeed Ashley presents 37 books that will help bring out the creative person in you.

4. Tips — What new skills have you learned in the last six months? Jerel Bonner of Sharpening Axes tells us about the importance of continuous education and how it can help you accelerate your career.

5. Events — Looking for something new to do this week? Check out this listing from SmartShanghai.com to get your fill on the best concerts, exhibits, workshops and food fests in the metro for the week.

Got more to add to our list? We’d love to hear from you!. Take a look at previous issues of Five Tips Tuesday by visiting our blog.