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Insight emerges from relaxation from "summary" of Your Brain at Work by David Rock
When we are fully relaxed, our brain is able to make connections between seemingly unrelated pieces of information. This is because the brain's default mode network, which is responsible for insight generation, becomes more active when we are at rest. When we are stressed or anxious, on the other hand, the brain's executive network takes over, focusing on immediate tasks and preventing us from seeing the bigger picture. Insight, which is the sudden realization of a solution to a problem, emerges when the brain is allowed to wander freely. This is why many people report having their best ideas in the shower or while taking a walk. These activities provide the necessary relaxation for the brain to m...
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