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Break a Few Habits

We all have our fave festive traditions – cracking open the eggnog; hiding from the in-laws; dressing up as elves (maybe that’s just us!) There’s a comfort in routine. Yet we get a crazy, BIG creativity boost from changing things up. Don’t worry – you don’t need to hurl yourself out of your comfort zone. Have fun changing the little things. Disrupt your usual patterns of behaviour and notice how it supercharges your creativity!

Try this Experiment

Give yourself a creativity boost with THE LUNCH SWAP CHALLENGE. Be brave, be bold, and dare to (drum roll, please) ask a teammate to choose what you eat for lunch today.

Yes, it’s as simple as that! It’s a fun way to break routine, have a new experience, and introduce variety to your usual eating habits—sparking conversation and creativity.

Why it works

Neuroplasticity thrives on novelty: each time we try something new, our brain builds fresh neural pathways, boosting our creativity and problem-solving skills. Even small changes, like a new route to work, force us to be more attentive; actively curious, and open to new perspectives!

For more inspiration on breaking habits and routines, dive into these books about the power of saying yes to new experiences!

• Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
• The Yes Man by Danny Wallace
• The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin