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The Benefits of Disconnecting and Ruminating for Creative Thinking
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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)
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Hobbies and Boredom
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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.

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The Benefits of Disconnecting and Ruminating for Creative Thinking
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High Performance with Divesh Makan
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A 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)
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Brain Function
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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.

Chapter
The Benefits of Disconnecting and Ruminating for Creative Thinking
Episode
High Performance with Divesh Makan
Podcast
A Bit of Optimism