Meditation and Training Outperform Drugs for Creativity, Study Finds

A study by the University of Essex and Humboldt University of Berlin has found that complex training programs, meditation, and exposure to culture are the best ways to boost creativity, while alcohol and pharmaceutical amphetamines such as Adderall fail to influence inspiration. The research showed that training highlighting mental techniques that unpack the creative process has the best long-term impacts, while mindfulness activities like meditation and open thinking boosted imagination in the short term. The study also found that visiting different countries and experiencing their cultures unconsciously expands horizons.