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Creativity is an important skill, no matter where you are in life.<\/p>\n
Whether you're a student or a young professional, being able to solve problems creatively helps you to succeed at your goals faster and obtain through life more easily. Who doesn't want that?<\/p>\n
The problem is, sometimes, when you really need a creative solution the most, you are drawing a blank. This is something all creative people deal with, and it can be super frustrating! <\/p>\n
Here are a few smart ways to nudge yourself toward a breakthrough when you aren't feeling those inspirational vibes. <\/p>\n
Research says there's something about being in nature that can make us more creative. <\/p>\n
Ruth Ann Atchley, department chair and associate professor of cognitive\/clinical psychology at the University of Kansas, conducted research to learn how being outdoors impacts creativity.<\/p>\n
Her tests revealed subjects were about 50% more creative after backpacking on the long hike than they were before they started. <\/p>\n
Atchley's team tested hikers who ranged in age from 18 years-old to well into their 60s and found the results held true no matter their age. <\/p>\n
Nature provides a safe space for our mind to relax and become more open, which then allows creativity to flow through us.<\/p>\n
This tip sounds odd, right? <\/p>\n
We would think we'd become more creative when we're wide-awake, focused, and alert. But while these abilities could make us more analytical, science says they aren't as helpful for creativity. <\/p>\n
One study of 400 college students found that students did better on insight problems “when these were less awake.”<\/p>\n
The reason is believed to be that, when we're brainstorming, we have a tendency to filter many of our ideas before we really think about them. In doing so, we can miss ideas that might be only the ones we're looking for. <\/p>\n
On the other hand, when we're tired, we do not filter as aggressively, and more creative ideas can make their way into our thoughts.<\/p>\n
When a problem has you stumped, it can be best to just step away from it for a little while. <\/p>\n
Sure, distancing yourself can give you a fresh perspective, but that's not the best reason you should give it a try. Science states that when you move on to another task, your brain keeps working on the original problem without you noticing. <\/p>\n
Have you ever forgotten the a song or an actress, simply to have it hit you out of nowhere later within the day? That's an example of what I'm talking about. <\/p>\n
David Creswell, a neuroscientist from Carnegie Mellon, asked three categories of people to pick an imaginary car to purchase, based on a set of criteria. <\/p>\n
The group that ultimately made the neatest choices wasn't the one that picked the quickest or the group that sat and considered which to choose. <\/p>\n
Surprisingly, the people who made the best picks were those who were given “a distractor task – something that lightly held their conscious attention but allowed their non-conscious to keep working.”<\/p>\n
Kind of crazy, right?<\/p>\n
There's no rule that says every idea must be 100% unique. Actually, most great ideas are spin-offs of older ideas. <\/p>\n
Angus Nelson highlights that the entire superhero genre is based on the same storyline with only slight modifications. <\/p>\n
The hero has superpowers and a minimum of one weakness. The hero is good. The villain is bad. They fight. Generally, the hero wins. The end.<\/p>\n
But what if the hero is a woman, a high school student, a blind person, or perhaps a rich guy with no superpowers? These simple twists keep new superhero stories feeling creative and unique, despite their common premise. <\/p>\n
So the next time you need a “new idea,” consider drawing inspiration from a classic idea that has worked before – and adding your personal special spin. <\/p>\n
These are just a few methods to snap out of a creative block and extremely get those juices flowing. Give a few of these approaches a try and figure out what works for you!<\/p>\n
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