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Tracing the Spark of Creative Problem-Solving

By Benedict Carey — 2010

“It’s imagination, it’s inference, it’s guessing; and much of it is happening subconsciously,” said Marcel Danesi, a professor of anthropology.

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Work from Home Works Until You Need Time Off

It’s hard to articulate what a remote worker does when they’re sick. You’re not really “staying home” when you already usually work from home, and if work is right there, you have to stop scratching the itch that says It’s just one email. It won’t take long.

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Ed Zitron
2021
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What Are Character Strengths?

Determining and utilizing your character strengths has the potential to not only improve health and well-being but also can be used to enhance job performance and improve academic success.

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Sherri Gordon
2020
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New Research Finds Playfulness Is a Skill Anyone Can Learn

The improvement in personal well-being might be worth effort.

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Derek Beres
2020
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Why More Play Is the Key to Creativity and Productivity

Adult recess and other apparently ridiculous activities may be one of the best ways to feel, work, and be better.

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Matt Davis
2019
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Why Play Is Important to Us All

Life is a serious business. But new research shows that the way to get the most out of it is to be more playful. So get out there and have some fun

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Lauren Laverne
2014
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Play Out, Don’t Work Out

Play your way to a happy, healthy, and long life.

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Peter Gray
2021
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Play

Play has myriad payoffs and is more common in children than adults; however, adults can and do play, often to their own benefit.

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Why Adults Should Play, Too

Play is essential to our health

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Amy Chillag
2017
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The Benefits of Play for Adults

Just because we’re adults, that doesn’t mean we have to make life all about work. Learn how play can benefit your relationships, job, and mood.

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Lawrence Robinson, Melinda Smith, Jeanne Segal, Jennifer Shubin
2021
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Adults Need Playtime as Much as Kids

Being playful has enormous psychological benefits. Here’s how to schedule some playtime in your life.

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Nicole Pajer
2021
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