Tuesday 28 March 2017

Education Kills Our Creativity, Here Is How We Can Regain It










Society stresses the importance of education. Good grades in


school propel a kid to a prestigious institution; and getting into a world-renowed college leads to a bright, successful future. And this generation is lucky, we are mostly well-educated.
Ironically, schools mainly stuff information in our brains. Even though we are more educated, somehow our creativity is suppressed.

Yeah right, I’m not in the creative industry, it doesn’t matter.

No, having creativity is key nowadays. Any industry needs innovation, and it’s the most important component for success. When we step into society, problems and roadblocks are everywhere. And soon, we realize we lack creativity to solve them.
Scholars [1] have identified two thinking process: convergent thinking and divergent thinking. Education focuses on convergent thinking — emphasizes on finding definite, absolute answers. But in reality, we actually need divergent thinking more, which is the ability to find more than one way to solve problems, and it is essential to creativity.

How important is divergent thinking?

In a research conducted by neuroscientist Nancy C. Andreasen[2], she discovered IQ is not the factor to a creative genius, but having divergent thinking is. She writes:
Assuming that creativity is a trait everyone has in varying amounts, those with the highest scores (in the skill of divergent thinking) can be classified as exceptionally creative and selected for further study.
School equips us with knowledge we need, and we have more than enough training in convergent thinking, but to be creative once we leave the education system, divergent thinking is what we need to work on, and here’s how

But I can’t come up with 10 ideas, what can I do

After yet another disappointing date or terrible letdown by a seemingly great future partner, you are back in that dark place of thinking how many more heartbreaks is it going to take before you quit on love and dating once and for all. Sounds familiar? If you are fed up with being single but all your efforts to change it seem to end in the same way, it’s time to change the approach by adopting a new mindset.

Stop idealizing relationships of others

It can be a great torture to have the perfect couple around and have to witness a very public display of their love for one another, while you are alone and miserable. Help yourself, and next time when you start feeling jealous at others’ love, keep in mind that not any two people are the same, or perfect, for that matter. You simply cannot compare yourself to anyone, nor should you. Seeing two soul mates should serve as a reminder that there is one for everyone, and not a reason for jealousy.

Stop being so hard on yourself

As the years go by, you may start to wonder if it is your fault that you are still single. Maybe it is you, and you’re just not a fun person to be around? There is nothing wrong with you. Nobody is perfect, and all the people who have found the one have their own weaknesses and insecurities, but it didn’t prevent them from finding love. Thinking that you are unlikeable will only stop you from letting your light shine in front of the person who is just into your kind of “wrong”

If You Want to Find The One, You Need To Understand And Work On Yourself First


Stay away from needy people

As much as it is important for you to not enter a relationship out of need, the same goes for avoiding committing to a partner who needs love way too desperately. It can be hard to escape the needy mindset, especially if you have been single for a while, but being with a partner who needs love more than he actually wants you is a burden no one can handle. Instead, look for a person who is in it because they want you and everything you come with, and don’t perceive you as a prototype partner.

Refuse to play games

The world is full of players, but you don’t need to play along. Most often men take on the role of restless chasers, while women come up with tactics to keep them chasing. Yet, sooner or later the chase is done, leaving men moving on to another exciting adventure, and women asking themselves if it was all worth the struggle. If you are feeling ready to quit playing games and start something worthwhile, start being upfront and look for a bit more quiet individuals, with a bit more substance.

Rethink your lists

Making a list of traits our ideal partner should have can help us focus more on what we want, but it can be damaging our chances as well. It is one thing to want a partner who is compassionate and caring, and a totally different thing to refuse to get to know a person just because they don’t entirely fit our look requirements.

Monday 17 October 2016

Ramsey Nouah & Rita Dominic step out in style for '76' movie premiere at BFI London Film Festival (photos)

Lead co-stars of movie '76' - Rita Dominic and Ramsey Nouah stepped out in style for the premiere in London, during the BFI Film Festival, at the Cineworld Haymarket cinema. More photos after the cut..



Photo Credit: Instagram/michaeltubescreations

(Photos/Video)Dakore Akande returns to music! Rocks tribal face paint as she performs at Felabration in LA

Who knew she could sing! Actress,Dakore Akande performed on stage last night at Felabration in Los Angeles.The event is a celebration of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.Dakore who confessed music is her first love,belted out some cool Afrobeat tunes..
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Nicole Scherzinger reveals why she's not ready to have babies at 38

She reportedly broke up with Lewis Hamilton because he wasn't ready to commit after dating for 7 years, however, 38 year old Nicole Sherzinger who has since moved on to 25 year old tennis player,Grigor Dimitrov says she isn't ready to have babies because she has such a big family.

Asked if she feels like having kids she told OK magazine
 "No because I literally have the biggest family in Hawaii and they're popping out kids every day. For me, all that will come in its own time."
She revealed she would love to get married someday ,saying
 "I feel like God put me on this earth to create something really great and to share whatever gifts he's given me, whether that's music or helping people.
"I feel I have to be smart and take my time with my next project and my music, because it's got to speak and stand the test of time. But I can't wait to get married and have kids, it'll be awesome."

Chika Ike shows off her sexy face

 The actress shared this sultry photo with caption  "Greatness is in your DNA, Don't let any one tell you otherwise."
Sexy!