Music can put you into a “mind-wandering” state that’s perfectly conducive to coming up with new and creative ideas.

Dreaming is a source of inspiration because your brain is working even when you’re asleep.

Completing mindless chores gets you up and moving and helps make room for inspiration to flow.

Daydreaming is linked to creativity.

Taking a shower is relaxing. It is also distracting, which helps your subconscious do its work. 

Washing dishes mindfully by smelling the soap and feeling the shape of the dishes can increase mental stimulation.

People who are concentrating too hard will sometimes block the creative processes necessary for problem-solving.