Rest & Creative Recovery

As I rush around to pack for a tiny weekend getaway, I must admit I just don’t have the bandwidth to produce a full article for you at the moment. 

The irony is, the article was meant to be on the necessity of rest in the creative process.

So instead of lecturing you this week, I’m going to lead by example 😉

If you’re desperately seeking permission to take a load off, this is it:

Experts argue that our most significant breakthroughs often emerge when we step away from our desks.

Neuroscience research supports this, revealing that our brains remain active during rest, engaging in processes that solidify memory, foster learning, and incubate creative ideas

- Pang, A. S.-K. (2016). Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less.

Since I feel like I must leave you with SOMETHING, here are a couple of Ted Talks & some additional resources on creative recovery.

 

Selected TED

 

 
 

More Resources for Creative Recovery

 
 

 
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