The Top 10 Characteristics of Creative People

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What are the most common characteristics of creative people? Is there truth to the lonely artist trope? Why should creatives try new experiences? In their book Wired to Create, Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire say that creatives possess 10 characteristics that encompass these traits and result in their heightened creativity. By embracing these characteristics, you too can maximize your creative potential. Continue reading to learn about each characteristic.

Creative Resilience: How Creatives Turn Adversity Into Art

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What is creative resilience? Is the trope of the tortured artist real? Why is growth after trauma so important? We’ve all heard of the “tortured artist” trope, but as it turns out, there’s some truth to the phrase. According to Wired to Create, an important characteristic of creatives is the ability to turn their trauma into art. Continue reading to learn how suffering can be meaningful.

What Is the Real Meaning of Procrastination?

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What’s the real meaning of procrastination? What are some common misconceptions about procrastination? In Solving the Procrastination Puzzle, Timothy A. Pychyl explains what procrastination is and what procrastination isn’t. More specifically, he addresses the idea that we procrastinate because we’re bad at managing our time. Keep reading to learn why procrastination originates from unregulated emotions, not bad time management.

Procrastination and Time Management: Why We Put Things Off

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How are procrastination and time management related? Why do people underestimate how long it takes to complete a task? One reason why we procrastinate is that we have trouble with planning. Figuring out how to accomplish everything on your to-do list requires planning, but most of us aren’t very good at these kinds of plans. Learn how bad planning and poor time management puts you on a direct path to procrastination.

Procrastination & Emotional Regulation: The Unexpected Link

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How do your emotions cause you to procrastinate? What happens when you avoid negative emotions, rather than confront them? Timothy A. Pychyl says that procrastination results from a failure of the cognitive capacity psychologists call emotion regulation. This is the ability to manage your emotions, attention, and behavior so you can work toward your goals or act according to your values. Continue reading to learn why procrastination and emotional regulation are more commonly related than you might think.

How to Realize Your Full Potential With a Success-Oriented Mindset

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Are you ready to unlock your true potential? What sets high achievers apart from the rest? Brandon Bornancin’s book Whatever It Takes teaches you how to overcome restrictive beliefs and realize your full potential. You’ll learn how to develop a success-oriented mindset and embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Here’s how to reach your fullest potential by getting into the right mindset.