Over the last seven months, as the Covid-19 virus has continued its spread, our worlds have become smaller. Working from home has morphed from a novelty to the mundane. Travel for business or pleasure, once routine, has become nonexistent. Seeing friends, going to our favorite restaurants, visiting family — the list of things we can’t do, and won’t be able to for months to come, is endless.
How to Stay Creative When Life Feels Monotonous
Five research-backed strategies to broaden your worldview — even when your world is shrinking.
November 02, 2020
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Summary.
Studies have shown that creativity is enhanced when we’re exposed to new and novel experiences, but in our current era of social distancing, many of our routines have become mundane and predictable. The pandemic might keep us in our limited worlds for the foreseeable future, but there are research-based strategies we can employ to maintain our creativity: 1) Harness negative emotions; 2) Engage in an expressive outlet; 3) Get into a flow state; 4) Broaden your network; and 5) Spend time in nature.