Comments on: Problem Solving Techniques – Why Letting Your Mind Play Works Best

By: Alison Beere

Alison Beere — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 15:00:24 +0000

In reply to Henneke.

“The best ideas often arise when we relax”

Yes, or when we turn our minds to some other task. I often also have brilliant ideas in bed at night! It’s hard to capture them because turning n the light makes it hard to get back to sleep 😀 but it’s essential to record them somehow!

By: Henneke

Henneke — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 21:13:05 +0000

We often think that playing means we’re wasting our time. It makes us feel guilty.

But it’s so wrong!

The best ideas often arise when we relax, not when we’re trying hard to solve an issue in a rational way.

By: Alison Beere

Alison Beere — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 08:10:40 +0000

In reply to Carrie Brummer (@ArtistThink).

I agree that having creative playtime as adults is so valuable. I discovered it later in life and I appreciate it greatly. I feel like a better human, which is good for my family and others around me 🙂

It’s a shame that creative arts are the first programs to get reduced in schools – I find my subconscious mind works out so many things while not deliberately focused on them…

Thanks for taking the time to comment!

By: Carrie Brummer (@ArtistThink)

Carrie Brummer (@ArtistThink) — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 14:09:15 +0000

Great article Alison, as an art teacher for adolescents I found it fascinating that they could enter my class room with a collective sigh and consistently say, “finally, somewhere I can be myself.” What does that say about our education system What is sad is we don’t allow ourselves that creative playtime as adults and feel guilty if we give ourselves the time we need to be better employees, parents, family members, etc. Thanks for your thoughts! And yay for cartooning 🙂