How the 'hypnagogic state' of drowsiness could enhance your creativity

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Paul McCartney wrote 'Yesterday' in the hypnagogic state, a semi-conscious state between sleep and wakefulness.
The hypnagogic state is a creative 'sweet spot,' with studies showing increased problem-solving abilities during this phase.
Creativity in the hypnagogic state is linked to relaxation and the permeability of mental boundaries, allowing subliminal ideas to surface.
Meditation and relaxation are associated with enhanced creativity by quieting the conscious mind and fostering openness to inspiration.
Techniques like 'conscious napping' and keeping recording tools nearby can help capture creative insights from the hypnagogic state.
Idleness and relaxation should be viewed as productive for creativity, not as time wasted.

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