When I say "I want to come up with an idea" or "I have to make a suggestion" at work, I tend to think hard, search, search for books, etc., but when something flashes at that time, the state of my brain is "blurred". It seems that it is almost the same as the state of the brain when "is".
"Vague" activates the brain
Recent brain science research has proved the importance of "blurring". When the brain is in a "blurred" state where it is not doing anything in particular, it seems that what is called a "default mode network" is active in the brain.
The "default mode network" is the "standby state of the brain", and while imagining various things such as imagining what is likely to happen in the future and organizing memories, "Better yourself in the future" It can be said that "preparation for making things" is in place.
According to a study by the University of Washington, when the default mode network is active and in a vague state, it consumes 15 times more energy than usual, that is, when the brain is active at work etc. It's more important when you're vacant than when you're vacant.
So it's easier to come up with ideas when you're absent-minded, using 15 times more energy than normal.
If there are few default modes and networks, attention, concentration, thinking, judgment, and imagination will decline, and brain aging will progress more easily.
The "blurred" time can be said to be the time for introspection (remembering one's thoughts and actions deeply). It is important to work and study hard, but if you also value the time you spend facing yourself, it will also activate your brain. Instead of filling up your time with smartphone games and SNS just because you have free time, it might be a good idea to try vaguely once in a while.
Steps to come up with ideas
However, it seems that the idea does not always come to light even if the brain is activated by simply vacant. Without the input of the material that is the basis of the idea, the output in the form of inspiration cannot be produced.
1. Preparation
You need to read the books and materials that are the source of your ideas to input information into your brain, brainstorm and discuss, write down problems on paper, and face problems and challenges. What do you need to inspire?
2. I'm afraid
Is it an image that you set the problem aside once you are ready, perform the above-mentioned "blurring", and leave it for a while with the image of aging? It may be an image that the information input to the brain slowly and slowly combines even if you are unconscious or unconscious.
3. Inspiration
The default mode network becomes active, ideas are cultivated, and inspiration is born. There's no guarantee that it's 100%, but it's more likely that you're more active when you're vacant than when you're squeezing your ideas all the time.
Summary
In this way, when you're "blurred", the default mode network is active and easy to flash, so if you get stuck trying to come up with an idea, set aside the problem and daze. It might be a good idea to try it!
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