"It is a common experience that a problem difficult at night is resolved in the morning after the committee of sleep has worked on it."(John Steinbeck) The "committee of sleep" is our super conscious mind. more...1723

"It is a common experience that a problem difficult at night is resolved in the morning after the committee of sleep has worked on it."(John Steinbeck) The "committee of sleep" is our super conscious mind. When we awake those ideas overflow into our conscious mind as new ideas.

Where do you live? Most of us live in one of two places during our lives: (1) When awake, we have a "conscious" life where we are aware of what is happening and what is going on around us all of the time. (2) more...1019

Where do you live? Most of us live in one of two places during our lives: (1) When awake, we have a "conscious" life where we are aware of what is happening and what is going on around us all of the time. (2) When we go to sleep our "sub-conscious" or "super conscious" mind dominates until we wake up. Then, somehow, our sub-conscious thoughts are sent to our now awake conscious mind. Often our"sleeping mind" has figured out answers to problems we have been searching for with "ideas."

The way to make solving a problem 50% easier: Write the specifics of the problem on paper. Whenever you think about the problem, take out that paper & read what you wrote. Modify your written "problem more...695

The way to make solving a problem 50% easier: Write the specifics of the problem on paper. Whenever you think about the problem, take out that paper & read what you wrote. Modify your written "problem statement" as needed. Then think about the problem some more. Put the problem out of your mind & do or think about something unrelated to that problem. Take a nap. Many times when you awaken a solution to the problem will be obvious to you & you can move on to the next problem. It is fun!

IF YOU WANT TO LIVE a more productive, happier life you need to pay attention to the benefits that can be yours during the hours you invest in getting the right amount of sleep. It is a fact, rather than more...662

IF YOU WANT TO LIVE a more productive, happier life you need to pay attention to the benefits that can be yours during the hours you invest in getting the right amount of sleep. It is a fact, rather than being a waste of time, time spent sleeping can be the most productive hours of your life. You need to realize sleep is as important to your overall health as proper diet & exercise. Results of too little sleep are: attention drifts, reaction slows, creativity suffers, memory & focus fail.

A KALEIDOSCOPE is a fun game because it helps us be more aware of how our minds create & generate new ideas. We all have a mental kaleidoscope: our brains! (1) Toss a few "seed-like" problems into your brain more...655

A KALEIDOSCOPE is a fun game because it helps us be more aware of how our minds create & generate new ideas. We all have a mental kaleidoscope: our brains! (1) Toss a few "seed-like" problems into your brain (2) Take a nap, sleep (3) Wake up and see how those ideas took root & gave you a wonderful harvest of more and better solutions to the original problem. When Edison had an "unsolvable" problem, he took a nap. Upon waking he always had answers. He had a: Kaleidoscopic Brain. Try it!

STOP, LOOK, LISTEN: we need to be aware of the benefits of relationships with others by: (1) STOP our racing brains, and our activities long enough to focus our attention on the one person we are with at the more...517

STOP, LOOK, LISTEN: we need to be aware of the benefits of relationships with others by: (1) STOP our racing brains, and our activities long enough to focus our attention on the one person we are with at the moment. (2) LOOK at him or her, see what he/she is wearing, observe body language. (3) LISTEN intently and instead of thinking about your response, ask questions. Then pay attention to the answers and really get to appreciate hearing those unique opinions and ideas.

NEGATIVE SLEEP. The results of a constant habit or way of life where you never get enough sleep are: malfunctioning of brain; reaction time slows down; ability to focus attention is impaired; your memory lapses more...482

NEGATIVE SLEEP. The results of a constant habit or way of life where you never get enough sleep are: malfunctioning of brain; reaction time slows down; ability to focus attention is impaired; your memory lapses & ability to think creatively suffers; you feel drowsy; you lack good judgment in both minor and critical situations. Studies show most adults need 6 to 8 hours sleep in each 24 hour day. The most productive, creative and happiest people are those who get enough sleep.

HOW TO SLEEP BETTER. Sleep problems include: chronic pain, medications, alcohol, nicotine, depression, anxiety, stress, financial concerns, loneliness,loss of relative or friend. Sleep helps: no caffeine after more...479

HOW TO SLEEP BETTER. Sleep problems include: chronic pain, medications, alcohol, nicotine, depression, anxiety, stress, financial concerns, loneliness,loss of relative or friend. Sleep helps: no caffeine after lunch,no alcohol after dinner. Sleep aids: go to bed & get up at same time each day. Can't sleep? Get up, read a book. Get exercise daily. Take a 15-20 minute nap in afternoon. Have a relaxing pre-bedtime routine: brush teeth, read,sleep in a dark cool room with good mattress.

IDEAS grow in my subconscious when I am asleep. Then they seem to find a way to show up in my conscious thoughts after I have a good 6 to 8 hours of sleep. I used to think sleep was a waste of time. Now I have more...416

IDEAS grow in my subconscious when I am asleep. Then they seem to find a way to show up in my conscious thoughts after I have a good 6 to 8 hours of sleep. I used to think sleep was a waste of time. Now I have learned the time when I am asleep is often the most creative and productive time of my day! You can do this by simply making up your mind to get enough sleep from now on. When you are well rested you will become known at work as the guy or gal with many good ideas. Try it!

AMAZING to know: sleep is as important to overall health as exercise, prayer and eating the right food. As a creative person you are always thinking about and coming up with new ideas. When waking hours are more...154

AMAZING to know: sleep is as important to overall health as exercise, prayer and eating the right food. As a creative person you are always thinking about and coming up with new ideas. When waking hours are interesting and exciting, sleep is avoided. Then work suffers and good ideas are fewer. Benefits of sleep are: more creative ideas as result of subconscious thoughts because brain is relaxed. Later those ideas intertwine and mingle with conscious thoughts with no effort!

HOW TO SLEEP BETTER: Avoid caffeine after lunch, alcohol after dinner. Go to bed & get up at same time every day. Exercise. Regular physical activity improves sleep. Take 15-20 minute nap in afternoon. Have more...141

HOW TO SLEEP BETTER: Avoid caffeine after lunch, alcohol after dinner. Go to bed & get up at same time every day. Exercise. Regular physical activity improves sleep. Take 15-20 minute nap in afternoon. Have relaxing pre-bedtime routine: brush teeth or read. Sleep in dark cool quiet room use a comfortable mattress. Most adults need 6 to 8 hours sleep every 24-hours (about 1/3 of life). Enough sleep makes you: happier, more productive and better companion with family and friends.