From packing to waiting for the evening, from the choice of colleagues to some revolutions of thought: some strategies to free the genius that is in you, waiting for the famous "light bulb" to light up.
Creativity is more like a continuous and tenacious training than a gift reserved for a select few: here are some small adjustments to everyday life that seem to favor the emergence of original ideas. Some already known, others a little less - but all scientifically proven.
DREAM WITH OPEN EYES
Allowing the mind to wander is the highway to favor what scientists call "Aha moment", that is, fulminating, brilliant and sudden intuitions. These seem to occur more frequently when the activity of the frontal lobes, the brain structures assigned to the "supervision" and control tasks are reduced. The idea you were waiting for could be in incubation for some time, and waiting for a way to come out. Abandoning the "reins" from time to time is the best way to let them do it.
DEDICATED TO CONCRETE ACTIVITIES
Life changing ideas rarely come while we are at the desk. More often they face while we are engaged in activities run in, or manual, requiring little cognitive commitment. 72% of people say they have creative ideas in the shower. But other "solitary" activities like long walks, or gardening, are also worthwhile.
ALTER YOUR ROUTINE
A different way to go to work, a changed shower-breakfast alternation ... Introducing small changes in the consolidated rhythm of our day's actions can help us to adopt an unprecedented, fresher perspective on reality. The brain abandons the established neural pathways and creates new connections: having original ideas will be easier.
BECOME A CITIZEN OF THE WORLD
Traveling or living abroad for some time obliges people to adapt to different cultures, learn new languages, recombine their concepts in new ways and think outside the box . A boom for creative thinking.
EMBRACE THE DISCONTENT
To some it will seem a slight consolation, but not being completely satisfied with your job can be an unexpected spring to channel frustration and think of innovative ideas to get out, finally giving a turn to their careers. Of course, someone must be willing to listen to them. But remember that even coffee breaks with colleagues and enlightened leaders stimulate creative and intelligent solutions.
CULTIVATE A CERTAIN TYPE OF SOLITUDE ...
Train yourself to feel good on your own, away from emails, cell phones and chatter that distract you, can help cultivate that internal state of reflection essential for a constructive "brainstorming", that is to generate new ideas.
BE SURROUNDED BY CREATIVE PEOPLE
However, social interactions and non-judgmental exchange are necessary steps for the construction of thought revolutions. Learning alone does not mean isolating yourself waiting to win a Nobel. Surround yourself with original, open and creative people, and do not be afraid to discuss unusual hypotheses and solutions.
LEARN TO IMPROVISE
The inspiration comes from jazz musicians (or rappers): when they improvise, two brain areas - the one responsible for the "default mode" that activates when we are at rest, and the one that "lights up" when we work and plan what to do - they are silent momentarily. At that moment the inhibitions are abandoned, the fear of making mistakes and the consolidated knowledge , based on what has been studied, and creativity is free to emerge.
YES TO DISORDER (AND TO LITTLE SPACE)
A certain amount of chaos and unpredictability ensures that you are always alert and ready to embrace new ideas . That's why creative types often have a chaotic desk . Even the limits of space on a sheet and messy surrounding seems to favor original creativity.
TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS
Steve Jobs said it “more powerful than intelligence” . In many cases, what perceives "the belly" is faster: we arrive at that idea first unconsciously and only at a later time, consciously. If you are adventurous enough to trust your first instincts, you will have more possibilities for original insights and ideas.
TO BE CONTINUED!!!!