Skydeck Skydeck Voices: Finding My Muse
Sep 12, 2019
Alumni share how stepping outside familiar spaces can enhance productive thinking. Personal stories highlight the magic of solitude and activities like yoga and coffee shop visits for creativity. Diverse routines reveal that late-night tranquility and early morning coffee can spark imagination. Ideal thinking environments, from quiet homes to refreshing beach spots, are explored. Additionally, they discuss how understanding local challenges can inspire innovative and environmentally respectful solutions.
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Thinking Best Away from Desk
- People often think best when physically and mentally separated from their work.
- Disconnection from screens and desks fosters clearer thinking and better ideas.
Reflection at Coffee Shops
- Cedric Bobo finds meaningful reflection time during after-school drop-offs at coffee shops.
- The quiet moments allow him to breathe deeply and think about his day's intended impact.
Focus with Headphones and Timer
- Use noise-canceling headphones and set a timer to focus on a single problem.
- Close distractions like email to concentrate fully in bursts of thinking or brainstorming.