Creativity Facts

From Fast Company

Researchers are learning about the brain these days at a fast clip. And, some of the stuff that is being learned is surprising. by Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire provides some of the latest findings on creative thinking.

Some of the findings:

1.  72% of people have creative insights in the shower
2. The introverts are onto something: solitude is where creativity thrives
3. Trying new things makes you more creative
4. Trust your intuition, that’s how LSD was discovered
5. Trauma has hidden creative properties
6. Daydreaming is surprisingly good for your brain
7. Some of the best ideas are widely ridiculed before they’re revered

You can read the entire article by CLICKING HERE and even see a video with Amy Poehler coming up with creative ideas in three minutes.