Art & Science of Improvisation: Work, Music, Cooking, Everything
Make a square without using squares, lines, or rectangles. This is the essence of improvisation. I looked at the rule – make a square without …
Write 10x Better with these 10 Psychological Hooks [How-to]
Your writing gets immersive and engaging when you connect with the reader’s mental space. And the way to do that is to include words and …
15 Ways to Trigger the Brain’s Creative Thinking Mode
What is creativity, really? Creativity is the act of generating, applying, processing, and transforming an object or idea into something new and unique. This means …
How to Improvise & Create on the fly like MacGyver
Have you watched TV shows where geniuses quickly hack their way to build a prototype of a fancy piece of machinery from scrap? Or combine …
Cognition 101: Executive functions, Cognitive processes & abilities
What is cognition? Cognition refers to all mental processes that lead to thoughts, knowledge, and awareness. The underlying mechanisms are called cognitive processes. They govern …
Creative Cognition: The Construal Level Theory & Psychological Distance (w/ deliberate creative thinking strategies)
Our brain is conducive to creative thinking and problem-solving – Literally, and figuratively, making mental connections. The brain is readily equipped with the necessary conditions …
The Einstellung Effect: Why Experts Lack Creativity And Problem Solving Skills
Speaking anecdotally, have you ever had an interaction with a professional who has a vast amount of experience but ultimately failed to offer a smart …
How to be smarter: 50+ actionable tips to have a sharp mind and increase intelligence
These are 50 actionable activities YOU can do to become smarter, keep your mind young and active, and gain experience-based intelligence. Have you ever wondered …
How to improve your critical thinking skills and change your thinking patterns
People often want to learn how to expand their thinking abilities or change their thinking patterns. In fact, lots of people want to think better …
How does background music affect work productivity and creativity? 10 research findings
Leaving all anecdotes aside, let us look at the scientific evidence. Considering the value of this question in our day-to-day lives, I’ll summarize music psychology …