Act Out the Metaphor of &quot;Thinking Outside the Box&quot; to
Boost Creativity  We've all heard the saying, "think outside the
box," but it turns out the cliché might hold some truth to it.
In a recent study published in Psychological Science,
researchers found that people who acted out the metaphor could
indeed boost creativity.  In the experiment, participants where
seated inside or outside a cardboard box. They were then asked
to complete a simple experiment used to test their creativity.
Those outside the box tested better than those inside. Coauthor
of the study Angel Leung suggests the metaphor of thinking
outside the box is true and easily applicable to daily life:
Having a leisurely walk outdoors or freely pacing around may
help us break our mindset. Also, we may consider getting away
from Dilbert's cubicles and creating open office spaces to free
up our minds.  If you're feeling uncreative for the day, do
everything in your power to leave your workspace. It might work
to free your mind. Photo by J