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Crafting a Mind for Creativity
The Power of Scatter Focus
2 min readMar 13, 2024
In this digital age, our minds are constantly bombarded with stimulation, leaving us feeling scattered and overwhelmed.
But what if there was a way to harness this stimulation to fuel our creativity?
In the Ted talk, Chris Bailey reveals the secret to unlocking your creative potential: scatter focus.
Scatter focus is simply allowing your mind to wander freely without being focused on a specific task.
Overstimulation is the root cause of distraction.
- Our brains crave distraction, and we get a hit of dopamine when we check social media or email.
- This constant stimulation makes it difficult to focus on one thing for long periods of time.
- When we lower our stimulation levels, our attention span increases and we become more productive.
Benefits of Scatter Focus
Increased attention span: When your mind is less stimulated, it seeks distraction less frequently.