There’s nothing more quintessentially “creative” than art. But most of us never pick up a colored pencil, paintbrush or brick of sculpting clay after secondary school. Now’s the time, though. Taking an art class as an adult has all the same benefits it did as a child — stress reduction, improved problem-solving and enhanced creativity. [...]
Prepping for a big brainstorm or trying to solve an old problem in a new way? Pack a lunch, and take yourself on a field trip to a museum (no chaperone required!). It doesn’t even have to be an art museum, if that doesn’t speak to you. Museums of natural history, science, music, culture and [...]
Time in the kitchen is time well spent. It’s an opportunity to nourish your body, your family relationships and — you guessed it — your creativity. Every time you cook, you have an opportunity to be creative. Make your own original dish, combine new flavors, iterate on a recipe to make it your own. Letting [...]
It’s easy to shy away from meditation — to think it’s a faddish trend or something for those hippie yogis in your life. But there are lots of approaches to meditation, and sometimes it’s about finding the right one for you. Through meditation, you can find awareness of your body and mind and a sense [...]
Does it feel like it’s been forever since you had a day off? Is every day a bit of a slog? In the U.S., we are notoriously bad about taking time off. Even with a limited number of days off each year, we aren’t taking all of those days. And when we do, many of [...]
Step outside and look at the night sky. What do you see? What can you imagine? As we see chaos on Earth, we can find perspective in the stars. We can wonder and awe at the magnitude of the universe. And research tells us that that awe can actually make us kinder, more generous people. [...]
Here’s another reason to head for that run or bike ride this morning: It might make you more creative. That’s right: The healthy habit of exercising improves your heart and lung health, helps keep blood sugar and blood pressure in check and can boost your creativity. We’ve experienced this effect, but we’re not relying on [...]
The creative process is an amazing, complex endeavor. An empty canvas becomes an inspiring landscape. Blank sheet music fills with notes to a beautiful melody. A blank Word document transforms into a great novel. When you’re feeling stuck, seek inspiration in the creative acts of others — and in better understanding the process itself. For [...]
If you’re thinking about giving back this holiday season, go for it. While community service should be selfless, you don’t need to ignore the many benefits of volunteering. And one of them is a boost in creativity. Community service projects expose you to people and experiences that exist outside of your daily life. And when [...]
Remember as a kid when you could transform any mundane object into something else with just a little imagination? Empty bottles became rocketships and half-eaten chicken nuggets were bulldozers. You could lie in the grass and pick shapes out of clouds for hours. Well, the folks at Psyche say you should break out the picnic [...]
