I would assume that you've already heard it some times, but I find this way of finding an idea to be very good: Take a shower, and what your mind thinks about

I would assume that you've already heard it some times, but I find this way of finding an idea to be very good: Take a shower, and what your mind thinks about during the shower could lead you into some pretty interesting ideas. Of course, they have to be relevant to your study, but they may not immediately look like they are: That's usually how great ideas come to life.