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Flow
Flow is a mental state that was first described by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. It is characterized by the ability of creative people to... read more
BoredomOur minds thrive on novelty and atrophy when they are under stimulated. Boredom is the negative emotion that results from this under stimulation and... read more
Left vs Right Brain ThinkingAs we know, the two hemispheres of the brain think in different ways. The left brain tends to be logical and analytical, while the right brain tends... read more
Encouraging CreativityMany people think of creative ideas as popping into the creators head like a light bulb turning on. In reality, this is rarely the case. Creative... read more
Boundaries of KnowledgeA creative idea is one that somehow changes the existing knowledge of a particular field. This field may be anything from art to science to politics... read more
What is Creativity?Creativity is a mental activity that results in the development of innovative or insightful ideas that change a field of knowledge in a certain way.... read more
AfterimagesThis exercise improves your ability to create vivid and accurate visual images. Find a nearby object and stare at it for a few seconds. Now close... read more
Peripheral VisionFix your vision on a nearby stationary object. Without moving your eyes, become aware of what is in your peripheral vision. Notice how things get... read more
Negative ThinkingNegative thinking is usually a bad thing, especially if it occurs in the form of premature judgment of an idea. However, sometimes intentionally... read more
Other PerspectivesPeople tend to quickly classify a situation, which causes them to think and respond in predictable ways. A creative thinker will think about... read more
Find Your EnvironmentPreviously, we discussed how different environments can affect performance. This exercise will help you determine what types of things help or hinder... read more
Creative EnvironmentsYour environment has a big impact upon your creative ability. If you work in a cubicle with perfectly white walls, boring furniture and elevator... read more
ImaginationA creative person must have a vivid imagination that is free to create without constraint. When you are imagining things, you do not need to be bound... read more
ChallengesIt is very important that people be challenged by a project if they want to have a high likelihood of coming up with creative solutions. Without a... read more
Defer JudgmentDeferring judgment is an important rule for brainstorming sessions, and it's just as important for working with your own ideas. If you judge an idea... read more
Opposite PerspectiveThe next time you are stuck on a project ask yourself this question, "If the goals of this project were completely opposite of the actual goals, what... read more
Borrow and StealPicasso once said that "good designers borrow, great designers steal." Similarly, Einstein said that "the secret to creativity is knowing how to hide... read more
Cognitive DissonanceCognitive dissonance is a mental condition resulting from conflicting ideas. The information that you already know is so important that your mind has... read more
Left and Right BrainThe brain is made up of a left hemisphere and a right hemisphere, which are connected in the middle by a bundle of nerves called the corpus callosum.... read more
Emotional BlocksEmotional blocks can affect our ability to communicate our creative ideas to others. One of these emotional blocks is a fear of taking risks and... read more
Ego and SuperegoAccording to Freud, the mind is made up of the id, the ego, and the superego. The id is concerned with satisfying our needs, the ego is aware of the... read more
Groupthink"Groupthink" is a term used to describe a process whereby a group can make bad decisions even though each individual in the group may realize that the... read more
ViewpointsEveryone has their own unique viewpoint on a problem. It is difficult to put ourselves into other people's shoes and see the problem from their... read more
Accepting CriticismCriticism is a comment or judgment made to find fault in an idea. This can be bad for creativity, especially when it comes from a boss or a spouse.... read more
Giving CriticismNobody wants to hear all the things that are "wrong" with their idea. A bad criticizer uses any opportunity to make themselves feel smart or superior... read more
TaboosA taboo is an inhibition resulting from social customs or emotional aversion. Taboos serve a useful purpose to society because they prevent people... read more
RiskThe fear of risk is similar to the fear of embarrassment. Good ideas are sometimes not explored because the perceived risk is too great. Before you... read more
EmbarrassmentOne of the most common reasons that people do not contribute ideas to a group brainstorm is the fear of embarrassment. Expressing a new idea to a... read more
Noticing the UnnoticedOur minds are constantly filtering and processing data so that you don't have to pay attention to everything. Your consciousness is only presented... read more
StereotypingStereotyping is an inescapable habit of the human mind. You are constantly making stereotypes without even knowing it. The mind simply cannot store... read more
Fail Early to Succeed QuicklyDon't be afraid to fail at something. Whenever we attempt something and fail, we end up learning something about the process and come away from the... read more
Important CriteriaImagine that you are in the following situations. Make a list of the different criteria that you would use in order to make a good choice. Which... read more
DistractionsOur attention is easily diverted by any number of distractions (a song on the radio, an overheard conversation, an itch, etc). The next time you need... read more
Thinking FluentlyOne of the things you notice about creative people is that they are extremely prolific thinkers. They produce tons and tons of ideas both good and... read more
Mind DumpHave you ever had the feeling that your mind is too cluttered to concentrate on a particular task? If so, this little exercise will help clear out... read more
Clear Your MindBecause we are always thinking, planning, and worrying about things, our minds tend to get cluttered with thoughts and it becomes difficult to focus... read more
Change of SceneryIf your mind is feeling particularly stuffy, go for a short walk. Mild exercise helps gets your blood flowing and gives your mind a little more... read more
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