Stress needs rest for growth. We know this. If you lift weights, you must rest them in order for muscle growth to occur.
Similarly, focus needs a wandering mind for its best learning. Mind-wandering is not a lack of attention, it’s a different type of attention. A more dispersed attention that is equally important. When we go into mind-wandering mode, that’s when our brain connects topics, makes sense of our learning, comes up with new insights. If we’re filling it with input all the time – podcasts, social media, tv, etc…then it never has time to breathe and do some of its best work. Mind-wandering is also when mind wondering kicks in – a curious, playful state. Where some of our best work is often rooted.
Easy to get stuck in an endless cycle of neither focusing deeply nor mind-wandering. We spend time in a wasted in-between state. Slow down, unplug from the system. Focus deeply, rest deeply – be intentional about both and watch the magic happen.
very insightful 🤯🤔👍