Meditation and Training Trump Drugs for Creativity.

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 drugs such as Adderall are the least effective. 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.