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)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| 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