Studies have shown that creativity is enhanced when we’re exposed to new and novel experiences, but in our current era of social distancing, many of our routines have become mundane and predictable. The pandemic might keep us in our limited worlds for the foreseeable future, but there are research-based strategies we can employ to maintain our creativity:

  1. Harness negative emotions
  2. Engage in an expressive outlet
  3. Get into a flow state
  4. Broaden your network
  5. Spend time in nature. 

More info here.