Jamming in jazz, salsa dancing, sketching, cooking without looking at a recipe, playing football…

Most creative types spend most of their working time in their mind, or zone, or inner world. But you really need is probably just to do something that keeps you where you are. Since “being where you are completely” is the opposite of how you do your work, it’s going to be the best way to relax. Even better than lying on the beach and thinking about work.

Directing your attention to here and now frees up your mind. It makes space for inspirations and ideas. And it works better than you think.