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Want to be more creative? Get a cat!
There’s no denying that cats are one of the most popular pets in the world. But did you know that they can also help boost your creativity?
A survey of 1,000 dog owners and 1,000 cat owners by Mars Petcare found that cat people fancy themselves more creative than dog people overall.
Dog owners are twice as likely to work in the financial field, and cat owners being nearly four times as likely to work in creative fields.
So why does having a cat make you more creative?
One theory is that cats provide a sense of security and comfort that allows people to feel more free to be creative. Another possibility is that playing with or simply watching a cat can help inspire new ideas.
The researchers believe it has to do with the fact that cats provide their owners with a sense of independence and autonomy. This allows people to feel more comfortable taking risks and exploring new ideas.
So if you’re looking to boost your creativity, it might be time to adopt a feline friend. Just don’t forget to keep them entertained with plenty of toys and scratch posts!
Examples of famous cat-owners who were creative people
Whether it’s because they keep us company when we’re feeling lonely, make us laugh when we’re feeling down, or simply provide us with unconditional love, it’s no secret that cats have a special place in our hearts. And it turns out, some of the most famous and successful people throughout history have felt the same way!
1. Ernest Hemingway — Not only was Hemingway a Nobel Prize-winning author, he was also an avid cat-lover. He is said to have owned as many as 50 cats at one point in his life!
2. Mark Twain — Another renowned author, Twain was also known for his love of cats. Twain owned up to 19 cats at one time, all of whom he loved and respected far beyond whatever he may have felt about people. His cats all bore fantastical titles, among them: Apollinaris, Beelzebub, Blatherskite, Buffalo Bill, Satan…
