Creativity Psychology

Creativity is about capturing those moments that make life worth living. Legendary psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi reveals what leads to these moments - be it the excitement of the artist at the easel or the scientist in the lab - so that this knowledge can be used to enrich people's lives. Drawing on nearly 100 interviews with exceptional people, from biologists and physicists, to politicians and business leaders, to poets and artists, as well as his 30 years of research, Csikszentmihalyi uses his famous flow theory to explore the creative process.

30 Days to Rediscover Your Creativity is designed for both seasoned artists and the creatively curious. The guide will (re)introduce you to your inner creative self. You will learn its longings, uncover its gifts, face its demons, and allow it to surprise you. You will receive guided experiences, creative prompts, invitations to play, and concrete structure for working through a multi-day creative project.

Michael Jordan credits George Mumford with transforming his on-court leadership of the Bulls, helping Jordan lead the team to six NBA championships. Mumford also helped Kobe Bryant, Andrew Bynum, and Lamar Odom and countless other NBA players turn around their games. A widely respected public speaker and coach, Mumford is sharing his own story and the strategies that have made these athletes into stars in The Mindful Athlete: The Secret to Pure Performance.

Elements of human psychology, cognition, and intelligence that are fundamental to the human experience assist in defining how individuals perceive, comprehend, and engage with their surroundings. An individual's cognitive capacity encompasses a wide range of mental activities, such as memory, attention, the ability to solve problems, and the ability to make decisions. Individuals are better able to comprehend difficult concepts, assess their surroundings, and adapt to changing circumstances as a result of this.

There is a complexity paradox that we all need to understand. We humans have a natural inclination towards connection, engagement, and creativity–all necessary skills to thrive in complexity. The problem is that the stress caused by uncertainty and ambiguity makes it difficult to tap into this inclination when we need it the most. This book offers a set of practices that help you not only understand complexity but actually hack into your own nervous system to bring your natural capacities back online.

This is an audio summary or Mindset, a book that discusses the differences between people with a fixed mindset versus those with a growth mindset. This book demonstrates how we can achieve our goals by changing our mindset.

Do you often find yourself grappling with complex decisions, feeling overwhelmed by the barrage of information in today's world? Are you at a loss when faced with debates, unsure how to dissect arguments or counter misinformation? Perhaps you've realized that in your professional or personal life, clear and critical thinking is not just an asset, but a necessity. Today the ability to dissect, analyze, and reason effectively has never been more crucial. Yet, for many, these skills remain just out of reach. This audiobook offers a straightforward advice and practical tips.

In this audiobook, Ellen Langer uses her innovative theory of mindulness, introduced in her influential earlier book, to dramatically enhance the way we learn. Mindful learning takes place with an awareness of context and of the ever-changing nature of information. Learning without this awareness, has severely limited uses and often sets on up for failure. With stunning applications to skills as diverse as paying attention, CPR, investment analysis, psychotherapy, or playing a musical instrument, this audiobook is for all who are curious and intellectually adventurous.

We are about to enter a new age of creativity that will require a new set of superheroes to help the world thrive. This audiobook will make you one of those creative superheroes by unleashing new creative superpowers to help you solve your biggest business problems. This is the modern skillset for creative problem solving.

This book will introduce you to the fundamentals, innovative techniques, and proven strategies that will unleash your inner creativity and elevate you to become a master of creative problem-solving. The scope of creative problem-solving is broad, covering everything from financial and technological challenges in business to personal health and well-being issues.

This book accompanies the album Written in Sleep by The Gathering Pool—an experimental project exploring the mysterious space between consciousness and creation. This book dives into the very phenomenon that inspired the music.

Of all the self-doubting people in the world, nobody, it seems, doubts themselves more than creative people. Whether creating code for a new application, painting a mural, forging a new way forward in business, or writing a book, creatives tend to suffer from more self-doubt than other humans. Because, while creativity is demanded, it is rarely respected. Many fear the power of creative influence because they fear the unknown.

Do you want to have more fruitful and harmonious relationships? Using this easy-to-follow book with simple ways of analyzing and categorizing personalities you can! This book is a good guide for anyone wishing to learn about human behavior in all is diverse glory.

Neste livro, o aclamado psicólogo Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi reúne mais de trinta anos de pesquisas e cem entrevistas com personalidades para explorar como o processo criativo floresce. Com uma linguagem leve e um texto consistente, o psicólogo recorre ao seu famoso conceito de flow — um estado de consciência alcançado quando estamos em completa concentração e focados em uma atividade — para analisar a maneira como as pessoas criativas e famosas trabalham.

Analyst and author Ann Belford Ulanov draws on her years of clinical work and reflection to make the point that madness and creativity share a kinship, an insight that shakes both analysis and analyst to the core, reminding us as it does that the suffering places of the human psyche are inextricably -- and, often inexplicably -- related to the fountains of creativity, service, and even genius. She poses disturbing questions: How do we depend on order, when chaos is a necessary part of existence?

Why does creativity seem so mysterious—even magical—yet feel out of reach for so many of us? In this powerful and thought-provoking book, Creative Thinking: A Coach’s Perspective, André Walton unpacks the truth: creativity isn’t just for artists, inventors, or “special people,” It’s a way of thinking—a mindset we can all access, nurture, and apply in our everyday lives. Blending science, coaching, storytelling, and a deep dive into history, Walton takes us on a journey from the dawn of human evolution to modern-day challenges, showing that creativity has always been central to who we are.

The life you want comes from the way you think - you need to learn how to think intentionally. The Art of Intentional Thinking is a guide on transformation. This audiobook takes a deep look into how people tend to think and how exactly they should subtly reframe their thoughts to feel confident, powerful, happy, and in charge of their own life.

"Imagination als heilsame Kraft" von Luise Reddemann ist das Basisbuch zur psychotraumatologischen Behandlung und ein Muss für alle, die sich mit Traumatherapie beschäftigen. Die Autorin, eine Pionierin auf diesem Gebiet, präsentiert wirkungsvolle Imaginationsübungen, die Selbstheilungskräfte aktivieren und Traumapatienten auf dem Weg zur Stabilität begleiten. Durch die bewährte Kombination aus Stabilisierung, Traumakonfrontation und Integration bietet dieses Buch einen ganzheitlichen Ansatz zur Bewältigung traumatischer Erfahrungen.

Creativity was long thought to be a gift from the muses, a special quality of a select minority of people. Fortunately, more recent studies have debunked this belief and have shown promise for techniques to help us all boost our creative potential. Nature gives some people a genetic edge, but nurture has a large role in developing creative genius. In this audiobook, we look at this difficult-to-define quality from all angles: where creativity comes from, lessons we can learn from creative geniuses, and how to cultivate creativity.

Explore the transformative power of music with '1,000 Positive Affirmations for Guitarists,' a collection crafted to resonate with guitar enthusiasts at every strum. This book intertwines positivity and musicality, offering affirmations that empower, inspire, and celebrate the profound bond between musicians and their guitars. Discover a harmonious blend of encouragement and creativity, designed to elevate your musical journey and infuse each chord with passion and joy.