7 Creativity Hacks

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Take a walk

Source: Stanford study finds walking improves creativity

#1

STEVE JOBS WAS KNOWN FOR HISWALKING MEETINGS TO BOOST HISCREATIVITY. A RECENT STUDY BY

STANFORD SHOWED THAT "APERSON'S CREATIVE OUTPUT

INCREASED BY AN AVERAGE OF60% WHEN WALKING." AND IT

DIDN'T MATTER IF THE PERSONWAS WALKING ON A TREADMILL,OUTDOOR, OR WALKING WHILE

FACING A WHITE WALL.

Allow yourwork stationto be messy

Source: Physical Order Produces Health Choices, Generosity, andConventionality, Whereas Disorder Produces Creativity

#2

Participants in this research weremore creative in a disorderly room

vs. an orderly room. The research concluded- "Disorderly

environments seem to inspirebreaking free of tradition, which can

produce fresh insights"

Work in a BusyCoffee Shop or

Coworking Space

#3

Source: Is Noise Always Bad? Exploring the Effects ofAmbientNoise on Creative Cognition

Background noise in a spacecan increase creativity. Thestudy shows ambient noise

produce such as that ofcoworking spaces or cafes

could result in higher creativity.

CreatePsychological

Distance

#4

Source: Psychological Distance

Solving a problem is easierwhen you create some kindof psychological distance to

it. Pretend if you aretraveling or pretend if you

are someone else. Oractually travel so you canincrease your creativity.

Daydream

Source: Experience sampling during fMRI reveals defaultnetwork and executive system contributions to mind wandering

#5

Ever wonder why you have suchcreative ideas after showering?

Menial tasks such as admin work,walking, driving, and showeringcan really induce daydreaming,

which enhance creativity.

Take a Break

Source: The Productivity Paradox: How Sony Pictures Gets MoreOut of People by Demanding Less

#6

By intentionally taking a break, onecould be way more creative and

productive than continuouslyworking throughout the day. "The keyis to establish rituals-such as shutting

down your e-mail for a couple ofhours a day so you can focus on

priorities, or taking a daily 3 p.m. walkto get a breather-that renew yourphysical, emotional, mental, and

spiritual energy."

DrinkingAlcohol

#7

Source: Uncorking the muse: Alcohol intoxication facilitatescreative problem solving

Participants in a study show weremore creative when their bloodalcohol content was brought to

roughly .075. The participants werethen able to solve more creativity

exercises.

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