Creativity and Innovation
Let’s talk about the neuroscience behind creativity-enhancing rituals:
Rituals and Brain Conditioning:
Rituals are deeply rooted in the neuroscience of conditioning and habit formation.
External cues, such as lighting a candle, the scent of tea, or even the phases of the moon, create shortcuts in the brain.
These cues remind us of the desired state of mind or being associated with the ritual .
Creativity and Rituals:
Establishing a creative routine can wire your brain for creativity.
Choose a specific time or place dedicated to ideation.
Light a candle, play soothing music, or engage in other sensory rituals.
These cues signal your brain that it’s time to tap into creative insights .
Remember, rituals provide a structured pathway for your mind to access its creative reservoir. So go ahead, create your own inspiring rituals!
The creative adult is the child who survived.