Use the natural wiring of your brain to your advantage and wrangle that illusive problem-solving insight by taking a break and being open to serendipity.
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Disconnecting
[dis-kuh-nekt-ing]1. The deliberate removal of the self from technology and/or communication with the outside world. 2. A state conducive to broad, conceptual thinking and ‘A-ha’ moments.
Reed discusses taking an Internet vacation after helping reelect President Obama and other ways to decompress after a big project.
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Leave your e-mail inbox behind by moving your communication to collaborative tools and social media.
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If you develop an appetite for learning and openness, you're more likely to be able to draw ideas from multiple disciplines - and be more creative.
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"Travel more" is on almost everyone's bucket list. So why don't we act on it? Three veteran world travelers tell us how to take the plunge & still produce great work.
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"Emails, chats, texts, games, pads, pods, and clouds have become a leash jerking us out of our quiet time." Designer James Victore on getting back on the right path.
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Are you over-worked and under-energized? Energy expert Tony Schwartz breaks down our productivity myths and shows us how to get back on track.
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Necessity isn't always the mother of invention. To grow in our creative and professional practices, we need room to explore and experiment "just because."
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You can't have productivity without simplicity. Tips on reducing brain clutter so you can focus on the work that really matters.
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"94% of people rework their original idea at least once." An infographic analysis of how creative professionals really get stuff done.
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