| Hi there, Fresh ideas don’t often appear when you’re staring at a blank page. Creativity, like any mental skill, tends to work better when you stop trying so hard to force it. | a simple shift for more creative thinking One thing that consistently helps is switching from a “problem-solving” mindset to a “curiosity” mindset. With problem-solving, your brain hunts for the fastest solution. But with curiosity, you open up space for exploring, wondering, even doodling useless ideas—sometimes the very process that leads to something valuable. You’ve probably noticed this before: the best thoughts arrive in the shower, on a walk, or while chatting with a friend about something unrelated. It isn’t magic. When you stop pressing for the “right” answer, your mind relaxes just enough to make connections you’d otherwise miss. Here’s an example: when teams at IDEO, a famous design company, get stuck, they don’t dig deeper into research. Instead, they wander off-topic or follow a weird idea just to see what happens. It’s not about being silly—it’s about letting curiosity lead, because that’s where the new angles come from. | | “If you want to give this a try, next time you feel stuck on a project: - Pause and set aside the urge to “fix” things.
- List three questions you’re genuinely curious about (even if they seem unrelated).
- Spend 10 minutes looking up, discussing, or doodling answers—no pressure, just exploration.
You’re not wasting time. You’re giving your mind permission to wander, and often that’s what leads to useful insights. | | If you’re interested in more practical creativity tactics, the LifeHack All-Access guide covers strategies like brainstorming with an AI Life Coach, structured “idea walks,” and more. Explore them all here: | Creativity isn’t only for artists It’s for anyone willing to ask better, stranger questions and see where they lead. | | Best,
Leon
Founder & CEO LifeHack |
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