Developing New Habits
Here’s an excerpt from an interesting article in the New York Times. There are obvious connections for those who pursue innovation and creativity. However, this also appears to affirm the value of spiritual disciplines.
So it seems antithetical to talk about habits in the same context as creativity and innovation. But brain researchers have discovered that when we consciously develop new habits, we create parallel synaptic paths, and even entirely new brain cells, that can jump our trains of thought onto new, innovative tracks.
Rather than dismissing ourselves as unchangeable creatures of habit, we can instead direct our own change by consciously developing new habits. In fact, the more new things we try — the more we step outside our comfort zone — the more inherently creative we become, both in the workplace and in our personal lives.
that is very cool and encouraging! i love trying new things so hopefully at some point i will start to become more creative.
That is very interesting…
Love this concept! I’m constantly amazed at the flexibility and capacity that God wired into our human brains.