I think balance is important. I think I remember that studies indicated that it often works well to immerse yourself in a subject and then rest. Your subconscio

I think balance is important. I think I remember that studies indicated that it often works well to immerse yourself in a subject and then rest. Your subconscious then processes the thing further and might come up with shower thoughts. This works for me. If I spend too much time alone, I end up mentally running in circles. If I spend too much time with people my mind becomes saturated and stops absorbing new information.