Harris is adamant about building time into your day for mindless creativity. Don't panic—all you need to do is find five minutes. One of the ways she does this is "habit stack," in which she tacks on ...

Creativity scholars are often asked whether everyone is creative. Not everyone is creative in the sense of having developed new products that enrich our lives or make them more convenient. However, ...

This post is part 2 of a series. In my previous post, I wrote that, after being inspired by Rick Rubin’s book, The Creative Act: A Way of Being, I decided to find out what is going on in the human ...

Being creative is a source of happiness for many people. Whether engaging in art, music, writing, cooking, gardening, crafting, or inventing, stretching your creativity muscle is good for you and for ...

Imagine being able to see the outcome of a goal so vividly that it feels within reach, even before you take the first step. Creative visualization isn’t simple daydreaming—it’s a structured approach ...

This feature is part of Reader’s Digest’s August/September 2026 print cover story, “The New Genius,” where we share tips on how to master valuable skills in an AI-driven world. For those who wish they ...

Do you consider yourself a creative person? If not, you may be holding yourself back. Psychologist Zorana Ivcevic Pringle says creativity isn't a trait. Creativity is a choice. After studying ...

Train elementary school students how to be creative and you can help increase their resilience in the face of real-life problems, new research suggests. Train elementary school students how to be ...

The role of a creative director today involves far more than excellent marketing skills such as crafting compelling visuals or composing witty copy. Finding success as a CD now demands a diverse skill ...

Jack Hudson puts on a brave face with his call to be creative to survive the coming artificial-intelligence onslaught (“How to Live in the Age of AI,” Letters, March 19). That works for the top 10% in ...