Many of us find our sparks of genius when doing benign tasks – like folding the laundry, or when we are unable to be stimulated by digital rings, dings, and pings like in the shower.
Studies propose giving the brain a short break from stimulation and a chance to turn inward via DMN activation because an activated DMN enhances our ability to come up with new ideas.
Boredom activates the DMN areas of our brain. It's a state more likely to induce "seeking" or "approach" behaviors.
Simple routine changes like
could all help give your brain the space it needs to turn inward and activate creativity.
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