Why Is Procrastination Bad? Exploring the Top 3 Reasons

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Why is procrastination bad? How does procrastination affect your physical health? Timothy A. Pychyl contends it’s important to be aware of the specific ways your procrastination habit works against you. After all, procrastination keeps you from putting your limited time to the best possible use, and this can have a cascade of consequences. Below, we’ll consider three ways that procrastination can sabotage you.

Where Does Creative Intuition Come From? (Wired to Create)

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What is creative intuition? What’s the source behind intuition? In the book Wired to Create, Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire say that intuition is an important characteristic of creatives. They believe that intuition is a product of the automatic processing system of your mind. Continue reading to learn where creative intuition comes from and how artists use it.

Creative Solitude: Why the Lonely Artist Trope Holds Strong

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Is solitude necessary for creativity? What are the possible effects of long-term solitude? According to Wired to Create, there’s some merit to the “lonely artist” trope. This is because the networks of our brain that are active during solitude are different than when we’re in the outside world. Continue reading to learn about the benefits of creative solitude.

7 Benefits of Lucid Dreaming: Improve Your Life While You Sleep

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What are the benefits of lucid dreaming? How can lucid dreaming help you overcome your fears? Not only is lucid dreaming a unique and fun experience, it can change your life for the better. The benefits of lucid dreaming include learning new skills, solving problems, overcoming your fears, and more. Keep reading for an in-depth look at the seven benefits of lucid dreaming.

Creativity and Passion: The 2 Ways They’re Linked

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Why is passion important for creativity? What are the two phases of passion? In the book Wired to Create, the authors say that passion is a necessary characteristic for any creative person. They say there are two phases of passion that most creatives experience that result in an artist finding a niche they enjoy. Here’s a look at the two ways that creativity and passion are linked.

How to Improve Problem-Solving Skills by Lucid Dreaming

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Want to know how to improve your problem-solving skills? How can lucid dreaming produce creative breakthroughs? In the book Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming, the authors explain how you can work through your problems while you sleep. This is partially because you have greater access to your subconscious mind. Keep reading to learn how to solve problems and make decisions while dreaming.

The Top 4 Benefits of Time in Nature for Mental & Physical Health

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In what ways can nature heal you? What are the benefits of listening to songbirds? Why does smelling eucalyptus make you feel relaxed? If you’re feeling stressed, depressed, or in a funk, consider the last time you went outside. In The Nature Fix, Florence Williams contends that humans have an innate affinity for nature, and thus the antidote to many of our physical and mental ailments is a good dose of the outdoors. Keep reading to learn about the benefits of time in nature, according to Williams.