In everyday life, we use problem-solving skills all the time. While some issues are small and we can easily find an answer, there are times when we need a boost to our creativity to find one. Plus, our day-to-day schedules and responsibilities can leave us empty of ideas.
As a child, daydreaming was a fun escape to imagine and create new ideas. The funny thing is that often a parent or teacher would reprimand a daydreamer to "pay attention!" It created an oxymoron in our minds. So, let's be a kid again and embrace mind-wandering as a beneficial way to move ahead with projects and problem-solving.
Try This: Simply Daydream
Give yourself permission this week to let go and enjoy finding new dreams and ideas. From the Lone Star Neurology blog*, here are few practical tips for daydreaming:
- Dedicate 10-15 minutes daily for free thinking
- Use distraction-free areas for reflection
- Walk or doodle to spark creative ideas
Along with the generation of ideas, a key benefit is the spark of intuition. Consider writing down ideas that pop into your mind after daydreaming.
* How Daydreaming Influences Problem-Solving and Creativity in the Brain, https://lonestarneurology.net/others/how-daydreaming-influences-problem-solving-and-creativity-in-the-brain/#