SPACE FOR IDEAS

WHERE DO YOU HAVE YOUR BEST IDEAS?

Top Tip: If you want to get ahead – stay in bed! 

Nearly a third of people polled in a recent survey claim their brains go into overdrive in bed, with only 11% of people in Great Britain having their best ideas at work.

The research, which was commissioned by the East of England – space for ideas campaign, showed that your environment is a key factor in having good ideas. Britain’s bosses should therefore take note and implement ‘creative spaces’ at work to harness the creativity of their employees.

The survey showed that the UK’s top places to have ideas are:

1. In bed
2. Outside
3. In the shower or bath
4. At work
5. In the car
6. On the toilet

Learn how to prime your mind for best thinking by reading Professor Wiseman’s essay Focus your Thinking

TOP TEN HINTS AND TIPS TO INCREASE CREATIVITY AND IDEA GENERATION IN THE WORKPLACE

Following our research into the best places to have ideas, here are some top tips for boosting creativity in the workplace.  Be sure to check this section regularly as we will be adding more hints and tips in the coming months.

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COLOUR PSYCHOLOGY

Colour psychology is all about how colours make people feel.  Different colours in your office or home can inspire you.  We’ve put together a table of colours to help you decide what colours you need to enhance your working life.

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INTERIOR DESIGN AND FENG SHUI

Some advice and top tips from an East of England interior designer and an international feng shui guru on how to make the most of your office environment to get the best out of people.

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