Anthony D. Fredericks Ed.D.

About

Anthony D. Fredericks, Ed.D., is Professor Emeritus of Education at York College of Pennsylvania. He is a prolific and award-winning author of more than 170 books; his latest is The Healing Wisdom of the Forest: Timeless Lessons of Renewal, Tranquility and Joy.

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Recent Posts

Ignite Your Creativity With Poetry

Need to solve a challenging problem? Read or write some poetry! Compelling research demonstrates that poetry can accelerate our innovative capabilities.

Spark Your Creativity With a Nap

Compelling research supports the notion that a brief slumber can fire up your latent creativity and accelerate innovative thinking. Need to solve a challenging problem? Take a nap.

The Power of Thinking in Similes

Similes give your mind “permission” to think in new and varied ways. No longer bound to logical thinking, you are free to craft a wealth of potential possibilities.

You May Not Belong in the “I’m Not Creative” Group

You may be a member of the “I’m not creative” group, not through your own actions, but rather by the words of others. Be careful!

4 Creativity Strategies That Will Light Your Fire

If you’re looking for some strategies to spice up your "Creative I.Q.,” here are some of the best. They are simple, fun, and will generate a plethora of dynamic ideas.

The Essential Element in Every Creative Endeavor

There’s a significant correlation between curiosity and creativity. When we adopt a more curious lifestyle, we establish a clear foundation for creative work.

Ignite Your Creativity With One Simple Practice

A simple way to improve your “creativity quotient” is an activity you probably practice almost every day.

Why It's Good to Have Bad Ideas

The key to a creative life is our willingness to produce a multitude of ideas without any regard for their intrinsic value or utility.

How Looking for the "Right" Answer Stifles Your Creativity

Searching for a single answer to a creative challenge often derails our creative spirit and severely limits our imagination.

The Myth That Stifles Your Creativity

We tend to think that creativity is the creation of brand-new ideas. In reality, it can be the combination of already existing ideas in some new ways.