Creativity Boosters
There are lots of ways you can give your creative juices a boost. Check out our ideas (and why we believe in these methods).
Take a day (or two) off.
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 [...]
Engage in exercise for creativity.
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 [...]
Watch a documentary about creativity.
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 [...]
Volunteer in the community.
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 [...]
Pick shapes out of clouds.
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 [...]
Take a scenic drive.
Road trips are fun, but did you know they can also benefit you creatively? They combine several creativity boosters, including putting down our phones, getting out into nature and listening to music — because no [...]
Declutter your workspace.
When you picture a creative person’s desk, do you envision magazines piled up in the corner, pens of every color strewn about and half-done to-do lists all over the place? It’s a cliché that’s all [...]