Creativity can feel like magic: ideas may come at the edge of sleep, while in the shower or when we least expect.
Sometimes they spring up after we stop trying, other times they hide behind a sarcastic remark or a second guess.
But, psychologists have found we can help along these seemingly random or natural processes in a number of ways.
Here are 10 technique for increasing creativity: both the generation and selection of innovative ideas.
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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean
Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. View all posts by Dr Jeremy Dean