Welcome Professionals…
…we are all focused on solving problems for our clients. This requires a great deal of creativity. But sometimes, we get so goal-oriented that our brain has trouble finding creative solutions. Being busy and focused kills the associative thinking process.
My mother used to annoy me with a simple advice. At times when I was extremely busy, she would call me and say something like “Go outside, enjoy the sunshine and get yourself some ice-cream!” I only realized much later that there was actually a lot of conventional wisdom in that.
Leading neuro-psychologists agree that the real genius happens in default mode. I bet we all know this from experience. The creative idea that sparks after having taken a nap, during the shower or while exercising. When we involve in an activity that does not require our attention, the brain switches to default mode. It is then when the genius occurs.
Despite all the focus and attention you put into your work in this first week of the year, I encourage you to take a break. Right now. Allow your brain to switch to default and unlock the genius inside of you!
You are welcome to share your genius ideas in the forum!
Malte
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