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.

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

Walking boosts creativity, with a study showing a near doubling of creative output from participants walking on a treadmill.

Creativity is defined as 'appropriate novelty'; ideas must be realistic yet novel to be considered creative in this study.

The residue effect of walking enhances creativity even after the activity, suggesting a pre-meeting walk can spark innovation.