How to Cultivate Your Creativity

Scenario: "Dude, you can't!" Oh-yes-you-betcha-you-could. It's what most business books/authors/scholars/journals/yadda/yadda unfortunately don't really get you doing: Laughing like a crazy mofo. When you laugh, your brain releases serotonin -- making you experience the "oh-my-gosh-ooh-i-feel-so-so-good" feeling. (Friday bonus tip for you singles: That's how you attract a mate.)

If Research Says So...

According to researchers:

Watching Comedy Central may give your creative thinking a boost. Studies show that people are better at solving exercises designed to measure creative thinking immediately after exposure to comedy. Subjects said they felt more alert, active, interested and excited after watching comedy.

That's why we personally love funny shows/books/authors/bloggers/people.

Why Seeking Laughter Rocks

Our three reasons:

• For one thing, it takes your mind off work -- refilling your energy tank for another blast-off.
• Second, it keeps you sane with your hectic schedule, preventing burnouts.
• And best of all, it empowers your creative side, subconsciously -- making it seem as if you're doing zero work for the super-phat effects you'll get afterward.

So when you're heading out for your fabulous weekend, remember: Fun-nay activities/events/shows/movies/friends/family/people = Good. Your creativity will thank you.

Laugh like a mofo.

What makes your fabulous badass laugh?

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