What gets people’s engines going? What leads them to take the leap beyond the ideas they use every day?
I wasn’t surprised to read in Newsweek that leaving one’s computer is one of the best solutions. Creativity grows when people start moving; sitting still keeps both our heart rates and our creative processes slow.
If you want an idea, go out for a walk. Newsweek claims the boost in cognitive levels can last for two hours after exercise.
If your walk happens in a neighborhood where you can learn some Spanish, that could be even better. The article also says cross-cultural experiences such as immigration, living abroad and being bilingual can awaken creative abilities.
Kat Friedrich 