Name: Want to be more creative? Go for a walk
Uploaded: 2018-01-11T20:47:48Z
Duration: 5 min 15 s
Description: When trying to come up with a new idea, we all have times when we get stuck. But according to research by behavioral and learning scientist Marily Oppezzo, getting up and going for a walk might be all it takes to get your creative juices flowing. In this fun, fast talk, she explains how walking could help you get the most out of your next brainstorm.

Marily Oppezzo: Want to be more creative? Go for a walk

Want to be more creative? Go for a walk

When trying to come up with a new idea, we all have times when we get stuck. But according to research by behavioral and learning scientist Marily Oppezzo, getting up and going for a walk might be all it takes to get your creative juices flowing. In this fun, fast talk, she explains how walking could help you get the most out of your next brainstorm.

Brainstorming while moving sparks fresh thinking. People who walked on a treadmill generated almost twice as many creative ideas as those who remained seated, even in a windowless room. This boost did not come from practice or repetition, but from the act of walking itself. The creative effect lingered even after the walk, making it a simple and effective technique for anyone stuck on a problem.