Why Shower Thoughts Feel Brilliant

Our brains give us our best ideas when we are relaxed, distracted, and flooded with dopamine, and all of these conditions often line up in the shower. Warm water, comfort, and routine tasks help release dopamine, which further boosts creative thinking. That mix of relaxation, mild distraction, and dopamine is why you often suddenly get “shower thoughts” that solve problems or spark new ideas.

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