Steamy Dreams

Some of my best ideas come when I’m in the shower. The fogged glass often becomes a whiteboard. What is it about that particular environment that causes creativity? Creativity that seems inaccessible the rest of the day.

As an armchair neuroscientist I see it boiling down to two reasons. Reasons that will apply outside the shower steam.

1. Relaxed: Assuming I paid the gas bill the water temperature is perfect. My breathing is even and I’m calm. I’m comfortable and safe.

2. Present: My mind is not in reaction mode. I’m in a space where a response isn’t needed.

Install this type of space for yourself. A space where you can just be away from reactionary things. Things that require a decision. Things that distract you from your real work… the deep work that helps you make the world a better place.

We all have a space like this. Go there and create daily.