Research Shows How Hiking Increases Creative Thinking — PILGRIM SOUL

Research Shows How Hiking Increases Creative Thinking

Great minds think alike, and in the case of successful creative thinkers, their minds are telling them to go for a walk. A brief analysis of the most common habits among some of the greatest creative minds in history reveals that most had a penchant for, of all things, walking. Among the daily practices commonly shared by creative geniuses, walking seemed to distinguish itself as an essential component to the schedules of many successful artists, writers, musicians, and entrepreneurs.

Many of the world’s most renowned creative thinkers even share a similar personal experience of having inspiration strike during a long walk or hike. To reference one of history’s most prolific writers, Charles Dickens was famous for incorporating walking into his daily thinking routine. He would disappear on walks for hours at a time, sometimes walking the length of a marathon, to be alone with his thoughts and ideas. Throughout his lifetime and the countless miles he traversed, Dickens went on to author 15 novels, five novellas, and hundreds of short stories and non-fiction articles.

Similarly, Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs integrated walking into the creative processes of his business endeavors. Jobs was…