Ever notice how often you think of your best ideas in the shower? Turns out, it's no coincidence.
Relaxing (like soaking in a hot shower) enhances creativity by reducing norepinephrine in your brain. (Heilman, 2016)
Norepinephrine is a hormone associated with long-term memory. Reducing norepinephrine helps your brain forget what it already knows, making developing new and innovative ideas easier.
How can you relax?
Here are a few recommendations from Harvard Business Review for relaxing activities to enhance creativity:
Spend time in nature
Meditate
Go for a walk
Connect with people
So next time you have a creative block, try something relaxing to get the ideas flowing.
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