Before Breakfast

Second Cup: Let your mind wander

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Feb 25, 2023
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INSIGHT

Creativity Peaks When Mind Wanders

  • Letting your mind wander during undemanding tasks boosts creativity and idea generation.
  • Brains do best divergent thinking when slightly occupied, not fully focused or idle.
ANECDOTE

Running Sparks Idea Generation

  • Laura often gets great ideas while running without music, letting her mind wander.
  • Lack of input helps her piece together thoughts and find solutions more effectively.
ANECDOTE

Engaged Tasks Foster Ideas

  • Laura got one of her best recent ideas while jumping ocean waves, engaged but letting her mind wander.
  • Playing familiar piano pieces lets her mind wander and could lead to future ideas.
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