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I think my brain is working hardest either in the shower or in the early morning just before waking up. Why? Because my best ideas for work(!) typically appear

I think my brain is working hardest either in the shower or in the early morning just before waking up. Why? Because my best ideas for work(!) typically appears at these ‘non-working’ times. How to balance this - I don’t know… The ideas ‘just’ arrive at that time, likely because the mind is relaxed and ‘subconsciously’ is working harder than while ‘actively’ working. The ideas are then refined and implemented during normal business hours. PS.: There’s a lot of positive talk about the so-called ‘four day work week’. I have tried burning the midnight oil, it’s only feasible for short periods of time, so I do not believe that hard work === many hours!

nicbou 5y ago
Have you tried extending those shower thinking sessions a bit? Walking or riding a bicycle for a while without headphones usually do the trick for me. I also like to sit on my balcony and just... think. Things that need thinking about naturally float to the top, as long as your mind isn't stimulated 100% of the time. It's easier said than done in a world full of feeds and notifications, and although I struggle to maintain this habit, I find it really rewarding.