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For more energy at work, wear headphones and listen to upbeat music!

10 Monday May 2021

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A study at the University of Toronto found up-tempo music can boost energy and creativity because it literally alters our brainwaves. And if the song is familiar to you, even better. Because if you already know the song, you start anticipating what comes next, and you’ll get an even bigger energy boost. So make a playlist full of upbeat songs just for work.

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Want to lead a life that makes you happy and proud?

07 Monday Sep 2020

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Become fully engaged with something you’re passionate about. That’s according to psychotherapist and creativity coach Dr. Eric Maisel. He says putting your heart and soul into a project – which he calls, quote, “productive obsessing” – can make the time fly, and bring meaning and fulfillment to your life. Without that passion, you’ll tend to get bored, listless, give up on your goals, and even get depressed. Bottom line: If you want to be successful and happy, find a goal you can become passionately obsessed about.

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Here’s why you should be handwriting more!

11 Monday Nov 2019

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Did you know that the average person hasn’t written by hand for over 40 days? And according to a new survey, most of us say that when we DO write by hand, it’s just a sloppy note to ourselves – like a grocery list. Experts say we’re writing less because we’re sending more messages by text. But know this: Studies show that writing by hand is one of the easiest ways to boost memory and creativity. That’s because it reinforces information we’ve learned, and stimulates the part of our brain that processes thoughts.

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Would you like to be more creative…

01 Friday Nov 2019

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…and more “ready for anything?” Just do something completely new every week. Like, try a new cardio class, eat an ethnic cuisine you’ve never tried before, ask someone at work you barely know out for coffee. That advice comes from psychiatrist Dr. Robert Leahy. He says switching up your routine on a regular basis makes you more creative, and helps you prepare for the unexpected. It gets you thinking in new ways. And can help you perform better under pressure.

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Nightmares have a silver lining:

25 Monday Sep 2017

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They mean you’re more creative! That’s according to the University of Montreal. For their study, they asked people who have regular nightmares to complete creativity tests. Participants also had their brains monitored while they slept. The result? People who have frequent nightmares also have a dreaming life that triggers the parts of the brain that govern creativity and positivity. And that creativity isn’t limited to just sleep. They also think more creatively while they’re awake.

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Gardening helps our brain.

02 Friday Dec 2016

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Repeatedly watering, pruning and weeding – and nurturing plants from seeds to harvest – helps build neural connections that boost creativity, memory, learning, and attention. Plus, a two-decade study in Australia found that gardening every day can cut our risk of dementia by 36%. Because gardening is both physically and mentally challenging.

Being artsy and doing arts & crafts is a good thing!

14 Wednesday Oct 2015

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Doing things that tap into our artistic side can lengthen our life… And that includes writing, scrapbooking, doodling, and taking pictures. University of Rochester researchers say one of the things people who live the longest have in common is taking opportunities to be creative. Human development professor, Dr. Nicholas Turiano, says creativity uses a variety of neural pathways in the brain – which is why it keeps us sharp. On top of that, creative people are also better at handling stress, because they have an outlet for it. Being creative is a great way to sidestep our stressors and re-channel our energy.