"A 2022 study demonstrated that viewing an environment with natural elements stimulates a flexible imagination. The authors noted that nature allows our minds to temporarily detach from daily states, such as moments when we are in a daze or daydreaming, to obtain "flashes of inspiration." They provided evidence demonstrating that more unique and diverse creative ideas become possible when opinions are flexible, as may occur when we are in natural environments."
"Cognitive psychologist Ruth Ann Atchley underscores the value of nature as a wellspring and resource for human creativity when she states, "Nature is a place where our mind can rest, relax, and let down...threat responses. Therefore, we have resources left over - to be creative, to be imaginative, to problem solve - to allow us to...engage in a more productive way""
Spending time in natural settings quickly loosens tension, reduces stress, and elevates mood while restoring mental energy. Natural environments stimulate flexible imagination by allowing the mind to temporarily detach from routine mental states and access flashes of inspiration, enabling more unique and diverse creative ideas when perspectives become flexible. Time in nature provides space to regain the exploratory creativity often experienced in childhood and has catalyzed many inventions and innovative concepts. Nature lowers threat-related responses, freeing cognitive resources for imagination, problem solving, and productive engagement when nature is incorporated regularly into daily life.
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