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Why Your Brain Needs More Downtime

By Ferris Jabr — 2013

Research on naps, meditation, nature walks and the habits of exceptional artists and athletes reveals how mental breaks increase productivity, replenish attention, solidify memories and encourage creativity.

Read on www.scientificamerican.com

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Sherman Alexie: Plainspoken Inspiration

We recently spoke with Sherman Alexie by phone to hear his thoughts on inspiration, and the role it plays in his creative practice.

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100+ Ways to Inspire Creative Thinking

As a writer, I am in constant search for inspiration. Sometimes it comes to me out of the blue, but for the most part, I have to work hard for it. If only the solution were as simple as flipping a switch! Having creativity exercises on deck might just serve to unleash your creativity.

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How to Unleash Your Creativity and Find Inspiration Today!

How to deal with creative or mental blocks and be inspired.

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Creative Burnout: When the Creativity Tap Runs Dry

Creativity is fragile: it needs to be fed enough inspiration, but not too much, for consuming an excessive amount of information may destroy its delicate balance. It needs space to grow, but should not be forced, for mechanical work may lead to lifeless output.

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8 Signs You Have Creative Burnout—and It’s Affecting Your Mental Health

Creative burnout can happen to all of us, even those who consider themselves naturally creative people.

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The Cure to a Creative Block is Making Something You’ll Never Show Anyone Else

So making songs now that I know aren’t going to be heard by anybody else, it is an interesting thing. Because I think you have to do that now as an artist. I really do. —Donald Glover, Grantland interview

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