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Mindfulness and creativity: Implications for thinking and learning

D. Henriksen, Carmen C. Richardson, Kyle Shack

Thinking Skills and Creativity August 1, 2020 DOI: 10.1016/j.tsc.2020.100689 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Thematic literature review Peer reviewed
Topics Meditation
Keywords Education
Key findings Argues that mindfulness practices improve skills and habits of mind that can support creativity, and that the relationship is generally positive, with deliberate mind-wandering potentially aiding creativity.

Abstract

Highlights • This thematic literature review investigates the relationship between mindfulness and creativity• Mindfulness practices improve skills or habits of mind that can support creativity• The mindfulness-creativity relationship is complex, but generally positive• Deliberate/mindful mind-wandering can support creativity• Purposeful inclusion of mindfulness in learning settings can benefit student learning, creativity and wellbeing