Research shows we can train ourselves to respond to crises & challenges with greater openness, flexibility, and fluency so that we can advance our creative work.
Between global crises and digital temptations, it's no wonder we're feeling burnt. out. Luckily, research shows that admiring nature can lift us out of our tech-fueled malaise.
When relationships go stale or social anxiety seems to take over, curiosity may be the key to breaking out of your comfort zone and deepening your relationships.
Quarantine and the resulting boredom we face have proven to be profound catalysts for innovation, revealing how creativity thrives even under the constraints of crisis.
Research shows that mindfulness can help us gain perspective to overcome our cognitive biases and become better teachers, mentors, colleagues, and confidants.
In an era of self-help and individualism, learning how to ask for help is a valuable skill. Luckily, new research shows that it’s easier than you think.
Wonder is a quiet disruptor of our own biased ways of seeing ourselves and our world. So rather than succumb to the anxiety and pessimism of our time, get curious.
By cultivating a state of fertile confusion, you can shed your habitual biases, foster divergent and cross-disciplinary problem-solving, and pave the way for professional growth.
10,000 hours of practice doesn't ensure success. Studies indicate that generalists tend to be more creative, perceptive, and better at problem-solving than specialists.
In this age of distraction, possibly the most important move for you to take as a thought leader or creative professional is to carve out time alone with your thoughts.
There’s no direct path to bringing an idea to fruition. However, new studies corroborate that one key factor of the creative process boosts the capacity to gain insights.
You have a vision. You have an idea. You have a business plan. You have an opportunity sitting in your inbox, waiting to be answered. All you have to do is adjust your mindset.
Do you struggle with decision-making? Are you expected to make consequential decisions on a daily basis? It’s not always as simple as saying, “yes” or “no."
Wonder eludes being pinned down and evades our recognizing that we're in its midst. Yet, based on this middle-aged writer's experiences, research, and explorations, wonder may turn out to be the most important emotional experience for us adults to cultivate. Especially if we're in creative fields and have problems with motivation, novelty, follow-through, collaboration, or project completion. Wonder - like happiness and compassion - can be practiced and re-invited into our work and personal lives. This blog aims to share solid ideas related to just that. See you in the woods.
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