8 ways to boost your creativity
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According to a study conducted by researchers at Stanford University, even a short walk can boost creativity, both while walking and for a short while afterwards.
1. Step Outside
Listening to music, at any volume, also
helps you to relax, which allows your mind
to wander. When you are in a relaxed
state, and your mind is allowed to wander
freely, you are more likely to come up with
creative solutions and ideas.
2. Listen to music
Social interaction enables you to think more creatively by exposing you to other people’s thoughts, ideas, and worldviews. It also gives you the opportunity to discuss your own thoughts and ideas, and to get external input and feedback.
3. Spend time with creative people
4. Take a step back
By stepping out of your comfort zone, and
trying new things, you will not only gain
new experiences, but you will also gain
new perspectives, which will help you to
think differently and to approach problems
differently.
5. Leave Your Comfort
zone
Reading introduces you to new topics, opens your mind to new ideas, and gives you the opportunity to explore unique connections between topics. So, next time you are at the library or bookstore, look for something different to what you would usually read.
6. Read widely
The physical act of drawing or writing actively engages your brain, which can improve your levels of concentration and creativity. So next time you are stuck for ideas, grab some paper and a pen, and start writing (or drawing).
If you’re struggling to come up with creative ideas, take a break and make yourself a snack. Just make sure that it’s a healthy snack — your brain needs fuel to function optimally.
7. Make a Healthy Snack
8. Write or Draw something
When you step away from a problem, and come back to solve it later, you’ll often find that you are able to come up with a solution straight away. We can attribute this phenomenon to the concept of “psychological distance.”
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