Creativity

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to the point of closure. Some people and companies, however, have been able to pivot their business models and learn to adapt to the “new” way of normal. This is especially apparent in the…

In this episode of The Behavioural Vaccine we explore the research to understand how to enter creative states and unlock creativity. Padraig and Kate share the creative habits that work for them, and the wise words of an 84 year old…

Created by artist Joanna Bain and musician/illustrator Julie Hawk (HAVVK), SelfMade is a platform for DIY musicians in Ireland. The pair have set out to craft a supportive space within the industry, with a strong emphasis on women in music.…

Sam & Caomhán want everyone to have a side project. But they know it’s bloody tough. That's why they've created this podcast to help inspire and motivate everybody – plus themselves – to pursue their passion in their spare time. In each…

Ah, the new year. That wonderful time of year when everyone decides the opportunity has come to finally fit back into their high school jeans or pen the Great American Novel. But how many of us actually follow through on our new year's…

Freelance writing can be a misunderstood art. A lot of people have translated any career with the prefix, “freelance” as “unemployed,” or the less popular but equally hurtful, “probably drunk right now.” But at least one of these is…

"So we will start by walking around the room as if you are constipated while saying hello", Christ, what have I gotten myself into I thought as I rolled up to the class 25 minutes late. Doing the first thing that comes to your head seems…

Art is brain made. Art can be an escape valve, a revival but sometimes endowed with a strange or psychedelic character. Are artists alienated and crazy? Whereas scientists confirmed the link between creativity and mental illnesses, a new…