# aimless engagement important part of the [[! creative process]]. _tie this in with the different creative frameworks._ doing other activities that can help tie up some attention while the mind continues to [[website/creativity/creative process frameworks/incubation|incubate]]. this allows for [[divergent thinking|divergent]] free-thinking where strange ideas can collide into [[idea sex]]. this can lead to those elusive Eureka! moments where things come together into a deep and meaningful insight. you can't schedule or plan for that Eureka! moment, however you can engage in aimless wandering activities that can help foster insight. **examples:** - [[daydream|daydreaming]] - [[wander|wandering]] (physically and/or mentally) - coffee break or smoke break - showering or sitting on the toilet - doing the dishes - tons more examples - list some out here --- tags: #creativity #process #mindset home: [[! creative mindset]]