A study from the University of Tokyo reveals that insight often strikes when we release our focus. Participants demonstrated that de-fixating, or allowing their minds to wander, led to surprise solutions in complex puzzles. This mental loosening fosters exploration, allowing connections among diverse ideas. By moving away from laser focus to a broader perspective, the brain can tap into new insights, indicating a significant role of mental relaxation in enhancing creative problem-solving and divergent thinking.
In this study, we theorize that the processes of de-fixation and exploration interplay dynamically during the search for solutions.
Instead of drilling deeper, loosening one's grip gives your imagination the freedom to connect far-ranging ideas because you're no longer dwelling on granular details.
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