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| My Daydream Window |
"You're working on a creative problem, and then all of a sudden that feeling of progress disappears ... What you should do then — when you hit the wall — is get away from your desk. Step away from the office. Take a long walk. Daydream. Find some way to relax. Get those alpha waves. Alpha waves are a signal in the brain that's closely correlated with states of relaxation. And what scientists have found is that when people are relaxed, they're much more likely to have those big 'A ha!' moments, those moments of insight where these seemingly impossible problems get solved. So when you hit the wall, the best thing you can do is probably take a very long, warm shower. The answer will only arrive once you stop looking for it."
2 comments:
I listened to NPR and heard this book being discussed with the author! I've certainly found this to be true. My best revelations are found in the spaces in between! How about you?
I find it interesting that when we feel the need to daydream, we most often tend to look outdoors. I like your daydream window, Pat.
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