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ccortes
2069 days ago
I always have my best ideas while I shower lmao
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pan69
2069 days ago
In the Netherlands there is this concept of "niksen", meaning, to do nothing.
https://time.com/5622094/what-is-niksen/
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kenhwang
2069 days ago
Some of my most complicated problems were solved while I was at the gym or hanging out with my dog in the park. It's nice to just have peace to think.
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iratewizard
2069 days ago
I'm in the same boat. I sit down and take hour-long showers to think through anything important. I will probably build a sauna at my next house.
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hackstack
2069 days ago
My sauna is my absolute favorite place to think through anything complex or difficult. Careful not to burn yourself if you take a whiteboard in there!
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snidane
2068 days ago
Nothing can beat whiteboarding on shower glass properly fogged up after 30 mins in the shower.
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kevindong
2069 days ago
Some of my biggest breakthroughs come during my train ride/walk home from work. Unfortunately I don't have that anymore due to WFH policies.
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slykar
2068 days ago
Who says you can't take a walk or ride a train just for the fun of it while you WFH? It will be as pointels as before or maybe more fun, who knows.
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nicbou
2068 days ago
It might be the only time in the day where you are idle and undistracted. Try going on a walk, it achieves the same effect. You can also just sit in a quiet place with a notebook. No music, no podcasts, just you and your thoughts.
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imhoguy
2069 days ago
WC here, but under one condition: no smartphone brought in.
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https://time.com/5622094/what-is-niksen/