Boost Creativity with High Ceilings

Your brain is not limited to your head; it is connected and affected by your entire body and surroundings.

The conventional advice of “sit down and focus” when you want to solve a problem is deeply flawed. The latest research on our brain works shows a much more complex story that shows that the environment around you profoundly impacts your thinking capability.

The Cathedral effect is one concrete example, showing how the ceiling height affects your creativity. It was proven by experiments that a high ceiling promotes more creativity, while low ceilings are better for concrete, focused thinking.

So, when you are stuck on a problem, remember that your brain extends to your body. Instead of cramming in the office trying to brute force a solution, take a walk and find a more open space that allows your thoughts to move more freely.

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