creativity
A new discovery: Air quality matters – it can affect your creativity
Scientists from Singapore found that the air quality in offices can affect our creativity at work. They collaborated with air filter manufacturer Camfil, studying the impact of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released by products such as detergents and paints.
Kate Yakimchuk research air pollution air quality health Psychology 4 February 2024
Interior tips: Hangers – turn them into interior design elements
When you're creative, everything can become a part of your interior design – even the simplest things! For example, hangers can be transformed into an installation, or just being presented creatively.
Kate Yakimchuk hangers interior tips home decor ideas House Design 28 January 2024
Interior tips: A perfect interior for a creative person
Your interior should portray who you are – that's the only way you can actually enjoy it and make it feel like home. It's especially important for creative people and artists who get their inspiration from beautiful things around them to create more of them.
Kate Yakimchuk interior tips interior fashion ideas inspiration House Design 16 January 2024
Interior tips: Boost your creativity – create a mood board
If you're a creative person who needs to find out new ideas and inspiration regularly, then you might benefit from a good mood board. The best thing about mood boards is that they can be amazing house decorations as well!
Kate Yakimchuk mood board interior tips inspiration decoration House Design 13 January 2024
Interior tips: Creativity isn't always great – when interior design goes wrong
While most people think that creativity is a great thing, it can also sometimes lead to unpredictable and questionable results. For example, not all interior design ideas are both creative and great – both in terms of looks and convenience.
Kate Yakimchuk interior mistakes interior tips style taste House Design 5 January 2024
Creative Present Decoration: Holiday Tips
In December, it's time to think about how to decorate presents for your friends and relatives. While you can always use classic boxes and ribbons, you can also try making your gifts look more creative.
Kate Yakimchuk gifts christmas decorations presents holiday decorations House Design 17 December 2023
Not just functionality: Interior design matters
Interior design has evolved to be just as important as the functionality of a space. It's not merely about arranging furniture for practical use; it's about creating an environment that is aesthetically pleasing, comfortable, and reflective of one's personal style.
Kate Yakimchuk interior design functionality House Design 3 November 2023
A new method to check your creativity: Studying creativity and imagination
Have you ever wondered whether you're creative or not? Well, a team of researchers have created a simple method to check your imagination and way of thinking.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain Psychology 2 September 2023
Make your kids more creative: A study on a new method to enhance creativity
A fresh method for enhancing creativity has emerged, diverging from conventional approaches. Rooted in narrative theory, this innovative method encourages individuals to craft imaginative stories that explore alternate realities, shift perspectives, and prompt unexpected actions.
Kate Yakimchuk research children tips Psychology 28 August 2023
Creative kids are more resilient: A new study in how creativity boosts resilience
Resilience is a very important life skill, and it's surprising how seemingly non-related skills can help it. Teaching elementary school students to harness their creativity can enhance their resilience in facing real-life challenges, according to recent research.
Kate Yakimchuk research children resilience Psychology 26 August 2023
Empathy boosts creativity: A new study on how teaching kids empathy affects their creativity
Creativity can change someone's life, and sometimes pretty unobvious things can boost your child's creativity skills. New research from the University of Cambridge indicates that teaching children to empathize with others can lead to improvements in their creativity and potentially other positive learning outcomes.
Kate Yakimchuk research empathy Psychology 19 August 2023
Creative individuals actually have different brain functions: A new study on brain and creativity
People often assume that creative people are wired differently, and it might actually be true. A UCLA Health-led study reveals that highly creative individuals' brains function differently, bypassing "hubs" in non-creative brains to establish distant connections more rapidly.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain Psychology 18 August 2023
How changing feelings make people more creative: A new study on creativity
Not everyone can call themselves "creative", but a few things can actually help people generate more unique ideas. Conventional thinkers, including professionals like accountants and insurance adjusters, can unleash their creativity through "emotional reappraisal," suggests a study.
Kate Yakimchuk research emotions Psychology 17 August 2023
Creativity needs time: How taking a pause help to come up with better ideas
While sometimes pushing hard can help you achieve better results, it doesn't always work with creativity. According to new research, there is an effective formula for unlocking employees' creative potential.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain Psychology 5 August 2023
Advice from a Psychologist: What Hobbies are Suitable for Children
Hobbies are an important part of the life of not only adults, but also children. In the article we will talk about activities that are useful for the child.
Diana Dashkevich children hobby advices facts Psychology 26 July 2023
Children creating imaginary worlds tend to be more creative: A new study
If your child imagines new worlds and parallel universes when playing, it might be a sign of its creativity and good brain development. New research suggests that a larger percentage of children than previously believed engage in the creation of imaginary parallel worlds, either alone or with friends.
Kate Yakimchuk children brain research development Psychology 20 July 2023
Background music doesn't always increase your productivity: A new study
Contrary to the widespread belief that music increases creativity, specialists have challenged this notion. Their new study claims that it might actually have quite the opposite effect.
Kate Yakimchuk music concentration brain research Psychology 20 July 2023
Arts versus Science: What specialists are more creative?
Artists are usually associated with creativity, but sometimes science requires lots of creativity as well. To find new solutions and make research, specialists need to use their creativity a lot - and sometimes even more than you'd expect.
Kate Yakimchuk brain research science Psychology 20 July 2023
Advice from a Psychologist: How to Get Started with Creativity
Thanks to developed creative thinking, a person is able to quickly respond to problems and come up with non-obvious solutions in different situations, whether it is a project at work, moving, or a simple household task like cleaning.
Diana Dashkevich hobby mental health life Psychology 18 July 2023
Let your employers choose their reward: A new study on how rewards improve creativity
Rewards work pretty well when you need to encourage someone, but it can work even better when they can choose the reward themselves. A new study shows that companies who allowed their workers to choose a reward from the list get more creative and overall satisfied workers.
Kate Yakimchuk research reward work Psychology 15 July 2023- 1
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