Many groundbreaking ideas come from sleep. But have you ever wondered why that is?
In fact, scientists have done a lot of research on why this kind of thing happens in sleep. They have learned a number of things (not in their sleep). Let's find out now.
If we have been thinking about one thing all day but we can't reach out the solution. we have to do a lot of other things as well. As a result, we do not have time to think about a subject for too long, We have to focus on other places. So does that idea fade into the air like a blowing bubbles ? No, not at all. These thoughts continue subconsciously behind the main thoughts of our brain. Feeling confused? Let's clarify what subconscious thinking means.
In addition to our main work alike the devices like computers or phones, various activities continue in the 'background'. In the same way, the brain also thinks of many other things besides the original thoughts, which we do not even notice! Even if we stop thinking about a problem, the brain starts thinking about it. Those thoughts that have been blowing like bubbles all day gets a chance to match a in idea at night, when we fall asleep. They come from the subconscious part in front of the eyes. Throughout the day, the brain has been working with these thoughts. So it does not forget to tell you the result of hard work. And to inform, it chooses a special stage of sleep, which is called the 'hypnotic state'.
At this time we do not fall asleep, we do not wake up again. A lot of half sleep, half waking. Honestly, the hypnotic state is a mysterious time. Then our brain behaves very strangely. However, scientists have found a connection between creativity. That is to say, at this point our brain suddenly becomes creative. Very quick to present all the great ideas or solutions to the problem. Only me and not you, This has happened to many famous people (or after they became famous). An example is the author Mary Shelley. Shee got the plot of popular science fiction Frankenstein in her sleep.
I hope you know understand why we get better ideas in time of sleeping. So from now on, if you need to think about something, you can shake your head for a while and pretend to forget, so that the brain can do the work of thinking for you. Interestingly, it is recognized as an effective method of problem solving.
Oh,,, one more thing. If you think that the idea will come and go through whole night sleep , then you are wrong! The phenomenon occurs only in the hypnotic state. And this state does not last very long. Because, right after that we fall into a deep sleep, and in the morning we forget the wonderful ideas. So before you go to sleep, don't forget to keep a pen and paper on the side of your head hehe!
'Sources'
1. Science Focus
2.Answers
Generally it happens to me just before waking up that I have a dream that could be used for a story, even for a novel or a movie. I try to remember quickly, because it usually happens that seconds after waking up, you don't remember what you dreamed of.