When I am trying to brainstorm, I usually do a relatively mindless activity like simple puzzles or doodling on paper. The idea is that it will allow me to tap into that trance-like state where my mind wanders and discovers new ideas or connections.
The problem with it is that sometimes it just doesn't work, and other times it works too well. If I am in that trance-like state, it means that I am relaxing the grip on my consciousness and getting lost in my own head. And by that very virtue, I'm not paying attention.
Sometimes I catch myself in the middle of it all and have the bizarre experience of realizing that I didn't realize I was thinking.
I think it is an unavoidable experience if you are trying to be creative. The one nice thing, though, is that when you are exploring like that, you may come across a lot of bland ideas, but when you find one that is truly great, it will be so amazing that it snaps you out of the trance and lets you take it with.
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