Imagination
The Most Imaginative Worlds From Fiction and Media
When someone exhibits a truly extensive imagination, this can be truly wondrous to behold. Especially for those of us who are not particularly creative or imaginative ourselves, seeing someone who can create an entire world or an entire cast of characters from nothing is always impressive. Of course, you can’t really rate imagination as being […]
Finding Inspiration in Nature
How to Find Inspiration in Nature Even with our vast differences, there probably isn’t a person on Earth who hasn’t been captivated by some aspect of nature. Whether it’s the beauty of a sunset, the smell of a warm Summer rain shower, the feel of the warmth of the sun our the relief of a […]
How to Take Inspiration Without Copying
When Imitation Crosses the Line While imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, the realization that someone has actually copied our work tends to bring out emotions that are less than flattering. When you spend hours of your precious time on a project only to be blatantly ripped off and watch someone else benefit […]
How Does Imagination Work in the Brain?
Defining Imagination Imagination is difficult to define. A lot of people believe that some people have no imagination whatsoever and other people have an abundance of it, but it could be that some people can just more clearly define what they are imagining, while others simply can’t put it into words. People who are able […]
Injecting Imagination in Your Daily Life
Your Imagination Every Day The first thing that comes to mind when we think of imagination is its entertainment value. I think of things like daydreaming and fictional stories. It’s something that we separate from our daily work lives and tasks we have to do where we need complete focus. In other words, imagining is […]
The Neuroscience of Creativity and Invention
Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Creativity Creativity often seems like something mystical or magical. Sometimes, it can feel as though creativity doesn’t even come from us, but rather, that it descends upon us in a blinding flash of light or a lightning bolt. But creativity is far from magical. In fact, it can be boiled down […]
Your Surroundings and Your Creativity
Finding the Keys to Your Creativity Do you know what makes you more creative on some days as opposed to other days? This can be more difficult to determine than you’d think.. One day, you may find you are more creative when working in a cooler office and the next day, low lighting seems to […]
Five Effective Ways to Get Inspiration
Lost for inspiration? Here are five techniques you can use to try and coax something new and exciting out of your brain! They won’t always work but try them out and you might just be surprised at how effective they can be. Go for a WalkWalks have always been inspiring for a number of reasons. […]
Why Do Children Have Better Imaginations Than Adults?
The Grand Imaginations of Children Children are well known for their flights of fantasy and for their creativity. While they might not have the math skills or the social skills of adults, they tend to vastly outperform us when it comes to sheer imagination. Whether they’re talking to imaginary friends, pretending to fire lasers at […]
Understanding Your Schemas and How They Limit Your Imagination
Here’s a fun exercise: Imagine, for a moment, that you’re in a posh restaurant with your family, celebrating a meal. Take a moment to really picture the scene and to think about the tablecloth, the walls, and the people. And you’re back! Now, assessing the scene you just visualized, let me ask you: was the […]