Our minds often get anxious when diving into new and unknown things, but research suggests that this is precisely when creativity has a chance to flourish.
For example, in several different studies involving video games, participants were more creative when the game was open-ended rather than defined. When tasks, projects, and visions are open-ended—when we allow ourselves to dream—we are free to explore, experiment, follow intuitive hunches, and learn from what presents itself.
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