Science has Debunked these 9 Beliefs about Creativity Creativity and the creative process are difficult to describe. Like porn, you know it when you see it. Creative thinkers are everywhere and, in every profession, but people struggle to comprehend what creativity truly means or when it happens. Does having a detailed imagination make you naturally creative? Must you…

Story by: Eben Benson, Photos by: Max S. Gerber — Originally Published on Different Leaf Creativity, it’s a known fact that grass increases creativity from eight to eleven times. In fact, everyone finds that they’re more creative stoned than straight. If you’ve never listened to Madvillainy, the collaborative album from era-defining producer Madlib and late master wordsmith MF DOOM, now’s the time to do it…

Is Creative Anxiety Limiting your Success and Happiness? By John Bowe, Journalist and Public Speaking Expert. From an evolutionary standpoint, humanity has been well served by the sweaty palms, stomach cramps, and racing thoughts associated with anxiety. …

6 Blocks to Creative Thinking and How to Overcome Them Everything around you is a byproduct of Creative Thinking. From the art on your walls to the computer you use to the concrete you traverse on the sidewalk, someone put previously existing ideas together in a new way to make something of value. …

7 LGBTQ Creative Thinkers who Helped Change the World Although the LGBTQ community reportedly only makes up about 5% of the overall population, their contribution to culture and innovation across varied disciplines of thinking is immense. When we think of the creative impact of the LGBTQ community, we often think of fashion, music, and theatre. …

5 Reasons Being Creative is Good for You Creativity is innately found within us all. As children, we often displayed a natural propensity towards creative thinking. Children often concoct entire imaginary worlds in moments, playing through scenario after scenario of creative adventures. However, as adults, the degree to which we maintain creativity in our lives tends to differ…

Brain Scans of Freestyle Rappers Show a correlation with Cannabis and Creativity The ability to freestyle is a highly coveted skill within the hip-hop community. If unfamiliar, freestyling is an improvisational performance in which rappers recite lyrics with no prior preparation or memorization. If you’ve ever seen a rap battle, they’re freestyling. So, it comes as no surprise that neuroscientists would turn…

Are You a Creative Magical Thinker? The Answer is Likely, Yes! Magical thinking, like creativity, is innately practiced by just about everyone. The prevalence of magical thinking can be observed through spirituality and religion. However, magical thinking does not stop there, as humans have a tendency to default to magical thinking. As children, magical thinking manifests itself through irrational beliefs, like…

Working from home has resulted in massive routine changes for many people. And although working remotely can certainly have its benefits, human connection and serendipity are not one of them. Research indicates that the distractions commonly associated with work environments help bring inspiration and get creative tasks done more effectively…