Thinking Creatively Resources

Created on: 15 Jan 2021 | Last modified: 15 Apr 2026

Highlands based artist Lar MacGregor led us through a 90 minute workshop on mindful doodling, helping us relate something we do everyday to positive well-being. Picture used in heading copyright Lar McGregor 2021.

There are loads of tutorials available on YouTube, and below are some resources to help you think creatively.

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Action for Happiness sets out their top ten notes to happy, healthy living.

The charity Relate offers guidance on promoting positive relationships at home, at work and avoiding becoming isolated.

The University of Pennsylvania Imagination Institute works on the measurement, growth, and improvement of imagination across all sectors of society. Publications and news cover a wide range of topics from thinking creatively to playing music.

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The charity Mind offers simple relaxation tips, including a section on thinking creatively.  

The International Journal of Well-being explores well-being, and related topics such as creativity.