• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Productivity
  • Technology
  • Development
  • Organize
  • Money
  • Time
  • Misc

Productivity501

Pieces of the productivity puzzle.

  • Home
  • Blog
  • About
    • Archives
  • Newsletter
  • Products
    • Courses
  • Contact
You are here: Home / Archives for creativity

creativity

Using Different Parts of your Brain

By Mark Shead 10 Comments

There was some research done into what parts of the brain were triggered when writing at a computer versus what parts were triggered when writing with a pencil and paper.  The experiments showed that writing by hand triggered activity in significantly different portions of the brain than when writing at a computer. (See Mozarts Brain and the Fighter Pilot book.) Obviously, it is expected that there would be some difference because of the varied muscle motor skills required by each activity.  However, the difference was greater than what would be expected by just the required motor differences. The conclusion of the researchers was that we think significantly differently when writing … [Read more...] about Using Different Parts of your Brain

Taking the Time to Read

By Mark Shead 9 Comments

There are few people who wouldn't benefit from spending a little more time each day reading a good book.  If you want to keep yourself at maximum creative capacity, you have to make sure you are taking in new ideas and thoughts.  If you aren't continually feeding your mind, you'll eventually find your creative reserves starting to run dry.  Continually producing output without taking any input is a good way to burn out. Here are eight tips that I've found help me in my personal reading habits: Read books. There is a lot of material available on blogs and other internet sites, but make sure you are taking time to read actual published books.  The quality of published materials … [Read more...] about Taking the Time to Read

Taking a Break

By Mark Shead 3 Comments

A common mistake I see performance oriented people make is not taking break when they need it. Taking a break is like changing the oil on your car. It is a basic need and your performance will suffer if you decide to just "press on through." Let's say you normally operate at 70% to 90% of your potential, but when you get burned out, your capability drops to 20% to 30%. Simply trying to spend more time at your reduced effectiveness just doesn't make sense. You will be far better off to take some time off and come back at your normal 70% to 90%. You need breaks on different levels. You need daily breaks like taking time off for lunch, weekly breaks like taking time off on the … [Read more...] about Taking a Break

Socialization and Creativity

By Mark Shead 3 Comments

In the June/July issue of Scientific American Mind, Robert Epstein was quoted as saying: When children are very young, they all express creativity, but by the end of the first grade, very few do so. This is because of socialization. He talks about how much of what children learn in school stifles creativity. In addition to the formal training, the interactions with other children can encourage them to be "normal" which can also reduce their tendency to be creative. If Johnny likes to hum and make up tunes, but Robby gets the other kids to make fun of him for that, Johnny may stop expressing himself in that way. Being aware of how creativity can be repressed is useful in raising … [Read more...] about Socialization and Creativity

Jumpstart Creativity at the Library

By Mark Shead 2 Comments

Quick Tip:  When you need an injection of creativity, consider spending an hour browsing your local library.  I find that the change in environment and letting my mind explore whatever it feels like is a great way to great way to get into a creative mindset. … [Read more...] about Jumpstart Creativity at the Library

Primary Sidebar

Featured Posts

The $500,000 Solution to a $12 Problem

College Degree And Income Potential

Photo Sharing Christmas Gift Ideas for Family

Minimal Minimalism

See Your Mail Before It Arrives

Finishing vs. Starting

Best Bluetooth Headset I’ve Owned

What Is Your Current Work Zone?

Social Glass Ceilings

How Much Time Do You Actually Have

Return to top of page

Copyright 2018 Xeric Corporation