I find that by simply walking around the office, getting a coffee, or a snack, allows my mind to unconsciously work on an issue I'm stuck on. This happened to m

I find that by simply walking around the office, getting a coffee, or a snack, allows my mind to unconsciously work on an issue I'm stuck on. This happened to me two days ago, on the most recent occasion. I find sitting in front of a monitor (attention is like bandwidth, this is like downloading multiple large files at once) blocks my ability to think clearly. If I ponder without really doing anything (low bandwidth consumption necessary, as subconscious needs all the bandwidth I can give it). In conclusion: - not appearing to do anything = optimal creative mode - sitting in front of a monitor = execution mode only Another reason why big companies are less productive. You can't simply appear to be daydreaming for half the day. Appearances are devastating to productivity. ps. Daydreaming around the office is still far inferior to taking a long shower. It's funny that two activities that allow you to be highly creative (daydreaming in work and taking really long showers) raise awkward questions; or at the least, funny looks, from work colleagues/those you live with.