Why Creativity Is Important to Individuals and Society

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Why is creativity important for every adult? What does it actually mean to be creative? Rick Rubin, music producer and the author of The Creative Act, says that creativity is important for the collective human experience. He goes on to explain that creativity isn’t limited to artistic endeavors—it includes business ideas and scientific theories as well. Keep reading to learn why Rubin says creativity is so important.

Why Creativity and Play Are Important for Adults

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Why are creativity and play so important? Why do adults lose their sense of curiosity as they age? Children are innately creative and open to possibilities. But, as we age, we tend to lose our creativity and start thinking convergently. In his book The Creative Act, Rick Rubin says that adults need to recapture their sense of openness and play in order to be creative. Here’s Rubin’s advice on remaining playful and open as an adult.

How to Build Creative Habits, Even When You Aren’t Inspired

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How can you train your brain to switch into creative mode? Can you be creative even if you’re not feeling inspired? Music producer Rick Rubin says that it’s important to build creative habits into your schedule rather than waiting for inspiration to strike. He explains that creativity is like a muscle that must be built up over time. Here are Rubin’s suggestions for building your creative habits.

How to Be More Creative: 5 Tips From The Creative Act

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Do you want to learn how to be more creative? Is creativity a habit? Where can you find inspiration? American record producer Rick Rubin offers advice for anyone seeking to be more creative or who is stuck in a creative block. Some of his advice includes mindfulness, creating creative habits, learning to be more open, and more. Continue reading if you want to learn how to become more creative.

Where to Find Inspiration for Your Creativity: 3 Places

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Want to know where to find inspiration? How can nature inspire creativity? Author Rick Rubin encourages you to stay open to inspiration as life itself offers endless fodder for creativity. By paying attention to the world around you, you continually gather information that might serve as source material for later work. Here are some ways to find inspiration for your creative projects.

How to Overcome the 3 Most Common Barriers to Creativity

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Are you stuck in a creative rut? What are the most common barriers to creativity? How can you overcome them? In his book The Creative Act, music producer Rick Rubin says that there are three main barriers to creativity: self-doubt, expectations, and having a predetermined purpose. Thankfully, he also gives some advice for overcoming these barriers. Keep reading for Rubin’s advice on overcoming creative blocks.

What Is an Ultra-Processed Food? Dr. van Tulleken Explains

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What is an ultra-processed food? How does it differ from processed foods? The difference between processed food and ultra-processed food is that ultra-processed food isn’t actually food anymore. Dr. Chris van Tulleken explains the different classifications of foods, how ultra-processed foods are created, and how to identify if a food is ultra-processed. Continue reading for an explanation of ultra-processed food from a doctor.