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How many times have you heard, \u201cI get my best ideas in the shower?\u201d Perhaps you\u2019ve even personally experienced this phenomenon. As soon as you\u2019re away from regular daily activity or your desk, the mundane task of lather\/rinse\/repeat leaves the right, or creative, side of your brain free to wander. There\u2019s even a name for it. The \u201cshower effect<\/a>\u201d has been scientifically proven. It may be you get inspiration while doing any number of mindless or repetitive tasks, but no matter the task, it\u2019s something that doesn\u2019t require a ton of concentration. With that in mind, we\u2019re not surprised when we hear, \u201cI get my best ideas in the sauna.\u201d<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s learn more about why an infrared session can bring unexpected benefits.<\/p>\n

Time Away Let\u2019s The Brain Play<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Everyone at one point or another has hit the wall trying to solve a problem or come up with an idea. If you\u2019re a writer, it\u2019s called writer\u2019s block, or if you\u2019re a scientist it could be an academic impasse. These are usually short-lived moments. In those cases, your mind needs to focus on something else while your brain is still actively trying to solve or create a solution.<\/p>\n

This time away is called the \u2018incubation effect\u2019 where you\u2019re driving or gardening or about to fall asleep and suddenly\u2014light bulb! You get a mental breakthrough.\"\"<\/p>\n

A 2019 study<\/a> in Psychological Science reported, \u201cApproximately 20 percent of significant ideas occurred while participants were engaging in an activity other than working or while they were thinking about something unrelated to the creative idea.\u201d<\/p>\n

Scientists invented an unofficial name for the brain\u2019s area that functions while you\u2019re not focusing on your issue. It\u2019s called the Default Mode Network<\/a> (DMN). Based on the neurologist\u2019s findings, the DMN \u201chelps you combine information in different ways and simulate possibilities.\u201d So, even while we don\u2019t think we\u2019re thinking of the issue, your creative brain is still firing away in the background.<\/p>\n

You’ll recognize many accomplished people who have their own method of slipping into DMN mode. Steve Jobs<\/a> shared that he did his best thinking while walking, and would even have meetings on his walks. Einstein<\/a> was a fan of sailing the seas for inspiration. Even media mogul Arianna Huffington<\/a> is a proponent of \u2018shower\u2019 aha moments. All of these activities provide the creative center of the brain with some needed downtime while the DMN takes over.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also true that information sinks in better while you\u2019re doing an active yet nonintensive task like walking a dog or folding laundry. Leah<\/a> absorbed her college courses easily by using audible versions of lectures to listen to while commuting.<\/p>\n

Infrared Sauna For Inspiration<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An adult timeout might be the ticket to your next bright idea, and a sauna is a perfect escape. The time or frequency you choose to use an infrared sauna varies from person to person. It could be first thing in the morning practice to set your focus. Others prefer end-of-day sauna sessions to help them wind down and sleep sounder. More commonly, sauna breaks help relieve ongoing pain or discomfort. Ultimately, whatever you choose is appropriate, since infrared saunas provide benefits<\/a> for a myriad of physical and mental needs.<\/p>\n

What Don found was especially interesting. \u201cOver the past year that I\u2019ve had my Health Mate, I use the sauna 4-5 times a week. During that time, I\u2019ve found whenever I\u2019m having a stressful day at work, it\u2019s like magic. \"\"When I take a sauna break at lunch, I find I power out the day better.\u201d He went on to share how he overcame a business roadblock. \u201cIt felt like I was spinning my wheels finishing a presentation, at a loss for how to wrap it up. I went into the sauna for a half hour, then it came to me! I ended up winning the client over.\u201d<\/p>\n

As it turns out, a sauna is like your own personal problem-solving booth. But how else can infrared help?<\/p>\n

What Else About Infrared?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mental clarity is certainly essential to a productive lifestyle. Sleep also plays a key role, and with infrared saunas, you can see a marked improvement in your sleep quality<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Try using Chromotherapy<\/a>\u00a0for added relaxation using specific lighting. This enhancement feature is available in most of our Health Mate saunas and is proven to be effective for a multitude of maladies, from headaches to mild depression.<\/p>\n

We love when we hear, \u201cI get my best ideas in the sauna,\u201d because it\u2019s an overlooked bonus to all the typical health benefits. And downtime, whether you\u2019re brainstorming or not, is always good.<\/p>\n

Learn more about how infrared saunas work or if you have specific questions, check here<\/a>. Or, talk to a sauna specialist<\/a> for details and learn why Health Mate is a pioneer in infrared saunas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

How many times have you heard, \u201cI get my best ideas in the shower?\u201d Perhaps you\u2019ve even personally experienced this phenomenon. As soon as you\u2019re away from regular daily activity or your desk, the mundane task of lather\/rinse\/repeat leaves the right, or creative, side of your brain free to wander. 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