This recent Stanford study found that walking stimulated more creative thinking. They compared every variation of people walking and not walking, from people on a treadmill facing a blank wall to people being pushed in a wheelchair outside, initially hypothesizing that being outdoors in nature would be the variable that made the difference. Instead, the people walking on a treadmill facing a blank wall performed better. So, if you're feeling stuck in a rut, get moving...
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07 May 2014
walking improves creativity
This recent Stanford study found that walking stimulated more creative thinking. They compared every variation of people walking and not walking, from people on a treadmill facing a blank wall to people being pushed in a wheelchair outside, initially hypothesizing that being outdoors in nature would be the variable that made the difference. Instead, the people walking on a treadmill facing a blank wall performed better. So, if you're feeling stuck in a rut, get moving...
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