The reasons why you often come up with your best ideas while on a walk or in the shower

https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/ever-wondered-why-your-best-ideas-come-to-you-in-the-shower/103243054

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TheImpressiveX@lemmy.ml · 67 pts · 2y (5 replies)

Society has put so much emphasis on being "connected" and "engaged" that we've forgotten how to be bored. The shower provides a rare opportunity for you to be alone with your thoughts.

netburnr@lemmy.world · 32 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Jokes on you, I lemmy in the shower, ain't gonna let that brain have any free time.

jasondj@ttrpg.network · 12 pts · 2y

Sent from Lemmy for SmartToilet

const_void@lemmy.ml · 18 pts · 2y

Don't forget being 100% productive between 9am and 5pm every day.

jasondj@ttrpg.network · 9 pts · 2y (1 reply)

I’ve been alone with my thoughts. Ultimately it leads to depression but sometimes I get some good masturbating along the way.

Newguy@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y

novamdomum@kbin.social · 36 pts · 2y

I like to shower in as dark a possible a bathroom. I find it enhances the creativity effect by a huge amount. Also the slight risk of an accidental, life altering fall from not being able to see keeps it spicy!

mysoulishome@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 2y

TLDR

Focus shift: Stepping away from immediate goals encourages "positive daydreaming," a constructive form of mind wandering that fosters unexpected connections and sparks inspiration.

Reduced pressure: The relaxed atmosphere of the shower lowers inhibitions and anxieties, allowing us to think freely and explore creative avenues without judgment.

Sensory stimulation: The sound and feel of water can act as a trigger, stimulating the brain and promoting new thought patterns

Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 2y

In related news... Duh!