The Top 5 Environmental Factors of Creativity
13 02 2007Lately I’ve been thinking more and more about my environment and how it affects me. Waking up at 6:00am vs 9:00am, I know I’m more productive and work diligently by the glow of my computer monitor, while my roommate sleeps. Being in an artful and colourful space has a bigger impact on my creative juices than sitting in a cubical by myself. Also, I love my white erase boards. Here are my 5 factors that effect creativity as follows:
1. Being in a colourful space that inspires
2. Having stimulating music play
3. Having ways to relax and release stress
4. Having videos & DVDs play in the background
5. Providing forums for debats and discussing to breakout and occur between people
I’ve found when all or some of the above factors are in play, I’m a move productive and creative individual. Letting the creative juices bubble is as important, if not more important, then getting work done some days.
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