Ever noticed how different you feel depending on your surroundings? On the surface, it might sound woo woo, but there are decades of scientific research that suggests our bodies respond to cues in our environment.

 

Studies have found that our mood, health, happiness, and behavior are all impacted by our physical environment. Beyond that, they’ve found that certain elements in our physical space could actually make us more creative.

 

Architect Donald M. Rattner helps individuals optimize creativity by applying scientific research into the psychology of space. He is the author of the bestselling book, My Creative Space: How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation, 48 Science-based Techniques.

 

Today Donald joins us on the Chapter X show to share how to apply these findings to our own physical spaces—and make ourselves more creative. 

 

We discussed:

 

• The effect that your environment has on your mental and physical states
• How physical spaces affect our ability to think creatively and innovate
• Why the concept of design is much more accessible than you might realize
• Science-backed reasons why we should tune into our surroundings

 

• How most of us are losing a connection to physical nature (and why it matters)

 

• The impact of a messy vs. neat environment on how we generate new ideas

 

Connect with Donald

My Creative Space: How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation

https://donaldrattner.com

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