The Common Creative S5E55: Episode 55- Moshe Bar - NEUROCREATIVITY 1: Boost your creativity with mindwandering
Sep 22, 2022
Professor Moshe Bar, a neuroscientist and director at the Gonda Multidisciplinary Brain Research Centre, reveals secrets of mindwandering in his new book. He explains how our brains work creatively even when resting, emphasizing the importance of an open mindset. Moshe discusses the balance between exploratory and exploitative thinking, linking positive mood to creativity. He also shares insights on how to harness mindwandering for idea incubation and the significance of structuring unstructured time for creative breakthroughs.
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The Brain Works Hard At Rest
- Functional MRI revealed the brain is highly active during 'rest' in a consistent network consuming lots of energy.
- Moshe Bar reports we spend roughly half our waking hours mind-wandering, making it a dominant mental state.
Prime Conditions, Don't Force Wandering
- Create conditions that promote constructive mind-wandering rather than trying to control its timing or content.
- If your wandering is productive, allow extra time; if it's ruminative, switch tasks to break the cycle.
Mood And Creativity Are Bidirectional
- Positive mood strongly correlates with greater creativity and openness to exploration.
- Improving mood can increase creativity, and engaging in creative activities can also lift mood.
