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The Benefits of Disconnecting and Ruminating for Creative Thinking
36:09 - 41:07 (04:57)
Taking time to disconnect and engage in activities outside of work can stimulate the ruminating process in the brain, leading to creative problem-solving and ideation. It's important to have hobbies and interests outside of work to give the brain a break and boost creativity.
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The importance of having hobbies and the benefits of being bored are discussed as ways to stimulate creativity and improve mental health.
36:09 - 37:36 (01:27)
Hobbies and Boredom
Summary
The importance of having hobbies and the benefits of being bored are discussed as ways to stimulate creativity and improve mental health.
ChapterThe Benefits of Disconnecting and Ruminating for Creative Thinking
EpisodeHigh Performance with Divesh Makan
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Our neocortex is the thinking brain humans use to access their expertise, brainstorm, and contemplate solutions.
37:36 - 41:07 (03:30)
Brain Function
Summary
Our neocortex is the thinking brain humans use to access their expertise, brainstorm, and contemplate solutions. However, sometimes the best solutions come when our conscious brains aren't thinking, as our brains ruminate and can provide solutions during random times and places.