Although there are probably genetic components to creativity, as there is with most things connected to our individual personalities, there is a lot of evidence that we can develop our creativity, too.
Here are 6 ways we can nurture and enhance our creative flow:
Read MoreI like to think my office desk is always tidy. In reality, though, every few days it ends up looking like a used bookstore vomited everywhere.
Our brains are pretty sensitive to our environment. Often, small things can have a significant impact on our mood, motivation and behaviour.
Read MoreToilet paper. Who knew.
And with all the accusations of people being horrible and selfish, I felt the need to chime in with some potential behavioural science-based reasons influencing why panic buying is one of the many odd things happening since we hopped on this Coronacoaster in March of 2020.
Read MoreWhen you’re presenting, the aim is to engage with others. And, as we know, communication is hardly limited to the words we use. Body language is the most primal mode of connection we have. And if you use it well, you can elevate your presentations to a whole new level.
Read MoreYou’ve worked hard on your presentation and your boss loved the outline. You can’t help but think, though, that something is wrong.
Your boss, your colleagues, your clients… they’re all wrong.
You’re a swindler.
You’re not qualified for this. Those results were a fluke, and all this praise you’ve been getting is ill-gotten. The boss’ kind words float around your head and you have this firm, underlying feeling that really, you have no idea what you’re doing. You shouldn’t be here.
Read MoreVulnerability is not winning or losing; it’s having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. Vulnerability is not weakness; it’s our greatest measure of courage.’
- Brené Brown
I have been thinking about this a lot lately, perhaps because everyone alive right now is living through what is likely to be the most uncomfortable period of their lives. Also, I have felt a lot of discomfort myself.
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