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Absolutely valid. When I'm doing something difficult, nothing is more important than giving my subconscious some time to work out a problem.

• kcurtin 15y ago
  I'd be interested to learn more about the psychology behind this and why our minds work this way..
  • sp332 15y ago
    Physically stepping backwards increases cognitive function. http://psycnet.apa.org/psycinfo/2009-06873-006 http://psycnet.apa.org/psycinfo/2009-06873-006 (full PDF http://www.aromatiseren.nl/cms/Uploads/manuscript_psychscience%5B1%5D.pdf http://www.aromatiseren.nl/cms/Uploads/manuscript_psychscien... ) The hypothesis is that stepping back is associated with avoidance, and that makes the brain more aware.
  • hasanove 15y ago
    There is a good book - "Your Brain at Work" by David Rock - explaining this (and many other things) http://www.amazon.com/Your-Brain-Work-Strategies-Distraction/dp/0061771295 http://www.amazon.com/Your-Brain-Work-Strategies-Distraction...