creativity Archives - Positive News Good journalism about good things Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:34:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-150x150.png creativity Archives - Positive News 32 32 Time to do more nothing: the art of deep hanging out https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/wander-notice-be-where-you-are-the-creative-power-of-deep-hanging-out/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 07:00:39 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=560259 Writer and broadcaster Margaret Heffernan explores why making space for uncertainty can unlock creativity, resilience and better leadership

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]]> ’Tis the season to be resourceful. How to cut waste this Christmas https://www.positive.news/society/in-with-the-old-out-with-the-new-celebrating-a-circular-christmas/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:00:17 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=553625 Across the UK, people are swapping consumerism for community and creativity, proving that Christmas needn’t mean more waste

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]]> ‘The recovery process can be bleak, but we wanted to make sure it was joyous’ https://www.positive.news/society/uks-first-artist-residency-treatment-recovery-centre-launches/ Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:00:26 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=547673 An art initiative in England is bringing visibility to marginalised people, while aiding their recovery from substance use

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]]> Waves of creativity bring the UK coastline to life in Beach of Dreams project https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/waves-of-creativity-bring-the-uk-coastline-to-life-in-beach-of-dreams-project/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:11:02 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=531646 Beaches became open-air galleries in a month-long arts festival to celebrate the UK’s coastal beauty – and spotlight the climate crisis


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]]> Artful opportunities: five ways to be creative every day https://www.positive.news/society/artful-opportunities-five-ways-to-be-creative-every-day/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:40:44 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=511058 It can be difficult to fit self-expression into your schedule, but the benefits are huge. Here are some suggestions to get started

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]]> Life lessons: Richard Osman on what life so far has taught him https://www.positive.news/society/life-lessons-richard-osman-on-what-life-so-far-has-taught-him/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:45:35 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=494505 The TV presenter and bestselling author on the magic of irrationality, people who monetise anger, and remembering to enjoy the view

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]]> The strangers stepping up to finish craft projects that loved ones leave behind https://www.positive.news/society/the-strangers-stepping-up-to-finish-craft-projects-that-loved-ones-leave-behind/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:33:15 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=470379 A US-based project arranges for handwork projects uncompleted by people before they died to be finished by fellow crafters

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]]> Eight life-enhancing New Year’s resolutions that you might actually stick to https://www.positive.news/society/eight-life-enhancing-new-years-resolutions-that-you-might-actually-stick-to/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 09:00:51 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=418475 Forget crash diets and expensive gym memberships, this is how to boost creativity and wellbeing in the new year

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]]> ‘AI is here. It’s time to be more human’ https://www.positive.news/society/the-robots-are-coming-its-time-to-be-more-human-chatgpt/ Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:22:29 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=424142 It writes songs, stories and essays, and might take your job. Hell, it’s gunning for mine. How to respond to ChatGPT?

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]]> Life lessons: Lily Cole on what life has taught her https://www.positive.news/society/life-lessons-lily-cole-on-what-life-has-taught-her/ Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:00:21 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=413606 The supermodel turned author shares her theories about red heads, notions of right and wrong, and what brings her joy

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