MINDFULNESS IN CREATIVE PRACTICE: A MIDDLE EASTERN PERSPECTIVE ON WELLBEING IN DESIGN
International Journal of Progressive Research in Engineering Management and Science June 13, 2025
Mindfulness, defined as non-judgmental awareness of surroundings, feelings, thoughts, and sensations, shares connections with creative practices through attention, stress, emotions, and self-awareness. Mindfulness influences decision-making and independent thinking while reducing focus on self-conscious thoughts, supporting creative thinking habits like concentration, risk-taking, curiosity, and openness to new ideas. Practicing mindfulness may help individuals achieve mental clarity and emotional control, fostering flexible and intentional thinking, creative problem solving, and exploration of ideas amid uncertainty. The text suggests mindfulness enhances awareness of personal values that influence design decisions globally.