What are the most common characteristics of creative people? Is there truth to the lonely artist trope? Why should creatives try new experiences? In their book Wired to Create, Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire say that creatives possess 10 characteristics that encompass these traits and result in their heightened creativity. By embracing these characteristics, you too can maximize your creative potential. Continue reading to learn about each characteristic.
Why Adults With Childlike Imaginations Are More Creative
Why is it beneficial to have a childlike imagination? How can adults participate in the act of “play”? In their book Wired to Create, Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire explain that adults with childlike imaginations are more likely to be creative. In many cases, this is a mindset that’s developed during childhood and evolves. Here’s a look at this important characteristic of creativity.
How to Lucid Dream for Beginners: The 4 Simple Steps
Do you want to learn how to lucid dream? How can you optimize your sleep? What is reality checking? In a lucid dream, you realize you’re dreaming, and you can consciously influence the dream and change any aspect of it. However, lucid dreaming takes time and effort to learn. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to lucid dream for beginners.
Creative Resilience: How Creatives Turn Adversity Into Art
What is creative resilience? Is the trope of the tortured artist real? Why is growth after trauma so important? We’ve all heard of the “tortured artist” trope, but as it turns out, there’s some truth to the phrase. According to Wired to Create, an important characteristic of creatives is the ability to turn their trauma into art. Continue reading to learn how suffering can be meaningful.
How to Prepare for Lucid Dreaming—Learning the Basics
Want to know how to prepare for lucid dreaming? How can you improve your dream recall? What are dream clues? Lucid dreaming is more than just having fun while you’re sleeping—there are real-life benefits to learning the practice. But before you can start lucid dreaming, there are steps you must take to prepare your mind. Here’s how to prepare your mind for lucid dreaming.
Sensitivity and Creativity: How Art and Emotions Are Linked
How are sensitivity and creativity linked? Can over-sensitivity be a negative thing? According to Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire, being sensitive is a characteristic of creativity. In their book Wired to Create, the authors explain why sensitivity can be both a good and a bad thing. Continue reading to learn why artists tend to be sensitive.
Why Is Procrastination Bad? Exploring the Top 3 Reasons
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.
How to Sleep Consciously So You Can Lucid Dream
What does it mean to fall asleep consciously? What are the two techniques for conscious sleeping? Normally, we’re not aware of the moment when we fall asleep. However, it’s possible to fall asleep consciously with practice. Here’s how to sleep consciously so you can practice lucid dreaming.
How Exploring New Experiences Makes You More Creative
What is experiential curiosity? What do experiences have to do with creativity? According to the book Wired to Create, those who desire new experiences tend to be more creative. This is because of the different forms of experiential curiosity. Keep reading to learn what experiences have to do with creativity.
Where Does Creative Intuition Come From? (Wired to Create)
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.