As those who have studied creativity know, breakthroughs occur when focused, rational thought and activity are followed by a period of release. This is why we get up from our desks frustrated and exhausted, decide to shower and—bing!—there's the answer.
– Julia Cameron
From experience, I find this to be very true. Although I haven't tried taking the shower to solve problems, whenever I'm stuck I find that it's good to walk away from the problem and do something else for a while. This could be going for a walk or getting something to eat. Inspiration occurs when your patient and you give it enough time.
ReplyDeleteHi Johan - yup, actually that's why she also highly recommends daily walks!
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty true!
ReplyDeleteI usually have the Bing! when i shave my self in the early morning :-).
I've actually heard of people putting a grease pencil in their shower to write down there notes.
ReplyDeleteI certainly have drawn UML diagrams on the steam covered wall.
sys.out - ha!
ReplyDeleteed - heh - Crayola sells bathtub crayons, which might be useful for your boxes and arrows!
Which book does Julia Cameron say that quote? I'm interested in reading it, or any other books of hers that you recommend.
ReplyDeleteHello Johan - It's from Vein of Gold. And it's making me write my autobiography! It's really super (and challenging).
ReplyDeleteAnd I'd say its left-brain counterpart would be GTD (which I'm sure you know about).