Creativity is the ability to come up with or recognize ideas to solve problems, communicate with others, or entertain. It isn't a skill restricted to artists, musicians, writers, or "right-brained" ...

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 ...

Many people I talk to and work with are reflecting on ways to innovate and evolve in their work and lives. But how do we do this without falling into the trap of burnout? One surprisingly effective ...

Digital art challenges can be a great way to find new inspiration as well as the motivation to draw and paint when you find yourself in a creative rut or aren't sure how to push your art. They can ...

Taking a brisk walk might do more than just get your heart rate up; it could also give your imagination a measurable boost about an hour later. A recent study tracked physical movement and creative ...

A conversation with marketing experts Kathryn Jacob and Sue Unerman on thinking outside the box every day. We all know that innovative thinking is vital to individual, team, and organizational success ...

How’s this for mad science: Within the next 15 years, people could elect to have their brains “zapped” to boost creativity in the workplace or classroom. The process -- based on functional MRI studies ...

For many corporate teams, the notion of "good conflict" is merely a myth. Most often, conflict is seen as a roadblock to success–especially when it involves clashing personalities or disagreements ...

Where work is concerned, I’m a good example of Newton’s first law of motion: Sometimes I have a hard time getting started, but once I’m going, I tend to stay going, and going, and going. Surely that’s ...

That’s no coincidence. “Cognitively speaking, solitude can boost creativity by offering the necessary space for ideas to flourish,” explains Joseph Jebelli, a neuroscience PhD and author who studies ...

A new study led by Tulane University researchers reveals that generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, can enhance employees' creativity—but only if they know how to think critically about their own work ...