How to train your brain to be more creative

How to train your brain to be more creative - Many people think that creativity is a trait that only writers, artists, and successful people possess. Some people are obviously more creative than others, but did you know that you can stimulate your brain every day to become more creative? Click on the gallery to learn how.

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Inspiration - The first step has to do with your sources of inspiration. Here are some very simple and efficient tips.

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Reading - Your brain can be highly stimulated by one simple thing: reading. How about starting to read a book on a totally different topic than the one you work on or study? This could provide you with a lot of new ideas.

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Reading - In addition, reading stimulates neuroplasticity, the process of creating new connections between neurons.

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Audiovisual - Movies and TV are also an important source of inspiration. If you watch a story you really like, ask yourself this: why do I like it so much?

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Audiovisual - Also, if you really liked a movie or TV series, why not watch it again and pay more attention to the details? This may inspire you!

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Concentration - You must be focused on the task at hand to trigger creativity and achieve good results, so avoid doing too many things at the same time.

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Put your phone down - Leave your cell phone aside for a while and focus entirely on what you're doing.

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Self-censorship - One thing you need to be aware of when creating something is to not criticize yourself so harshly and sabotage your own creativity.

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Creative process - Know that even great writers make drafts until they arrive at their final text. The same happens with artists, painters or songwriters.

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Naysayers - Beware of negative opinions from others. Avoid showing work in progress, even to your friends. Negative feedback might end up preventing you from going ahead and succeeding.

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Think outside the box - When you're developing something, always ask yourself this: are there any other creative solutions to accomplish this?

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Think outside the box - It's by considering other options that you can find an original solution.

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Write down ideas - Have you ever had an idea while you were on the subway or in the street, and later weren't able to remember it at all?

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Write down ideas - This is more common than you might think! So, how about noting down interesting things you find along the way or any insights you might have?

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Step-by-step - Relax, you don't need to write down all the details of your idea immediately after you've had it.

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Step-by-step - Sometimes it's good to first reflect a bit and mature the ideas before you begin. A bit of research can also be beneficial.

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Take a break - If you're about to give up, take a step back. Take a break and continue later or the following day. You will look at it from another angle and ideas will flow.

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Outcome independence - Don't worry too much about the results when you are creating, even if it's a solution that will apply to your daily life. The outcome is a consequence of the process. This should be your focus.

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Expand your horizons - Do you know another great way to stimulate your brain? Getting to know different places. Seeing a different landscape may help you come up with new ideas.

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Explore new options - Why not take a course on a topic completely different from your areas of interest? This can stimulate your brain and consequently your creativity.

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Meditate - In such a fast-paced world, meditation can make a difference in your life. Relaxing your body and mind stimulates your creativity.

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Which type of meditation? - There is a type of meditation called mindfulness, which exercises the brain to focus on the present moment.

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Have a healthy diet - Healthy eating makes your body work better, including the brain.

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Avoid smoking and alcohol - Smoking and drinking are not good for your brain, especially when it comes to creativity. You will have more energy without these two vices in your life.

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Exercise - A study from the University of Leiden in The Netherlands released in 2013 on The Telegraph showed that people who perform aerobic exercises are more creative in their daily lives when compared to people who have a sedentary lifestyle.

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Tidy up your work area - It's very important that you have a good space to work in, and that it is functional and arranged in a way that will enable you to function well.

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Well-being - If you don't feel good in your working environment, this will divert your attention from the task at hand.

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Discipline - As in many areas of life, discipline is the key to achieving good results. So don't give up on your projects or leave tasks uncompleted.

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Creativity - Did you have a new idea while reading this gallery? Write it down and start working on it!

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