While waking up at night typically induces anxiety about lost sleep, this altered state can actually enhance creativity and problem-solving. Many individuals experience useful insights during these moments that can contribute to their work and personal challenges. A study from the University of Arizona highlights that night-time thoughts tend to be more negative but also suggests that this quiet time can foster original thinking, as shown by historical figures like Salvador Dali and Albert Einstein. The lack of daytime distractions presents a unique opportunity for engaging with complex problems.
It's literally when everything comes together for me. It's almost like this weird in-between world that I'm living in, and problems that I was working on during the day seem to come together in this hypnagogic state.
There's less distraction at night. For some, late-night thinking is now one of the only times when we're shielded from endless pings and other distractions.
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