I found out how to create ideas to solve my problems by doing either of these 6 methods.

And this is why it works.

Unfortunately, most people don't think they need to know how the human mind works in order to solve their problems.

But when you do, it makes all the difference in the world and you can help those you love to do the same.

Let's dig in.

The problem with problems is they are negative

You can probably relate to me when I say that my problems are mostly negative.

Negative emotions make you focus on the problem and stress you out just thinking about them.

But stress and focus never seem to solve anything.

After reading "The Master and His Emissary" by Dr. Iain McGilchrist, I understood that in order to solve my problems I needed to get ideas.

But here is the catch that you see in yourself and others.

When you're focused or stressed, you engage the brain's left hemisphere and sedate your right hemisphere.

But when you relax you gain access to your brain's right hemisphere.

The left hemisphere functions:

• logic

• detail-oriented

• facts rule

• words and language

• present and past

• math and science

• can comprehend

• knowing

• acknowledges

• seems order/pattern

• knows object name

• reality-based

• forms strategies

• practical

• safe
  
  

While the right hemisphere functions:

• uses feelings

• "big picture" oriented

• imagination rules

• symbols and images

• present and future

• philosophy & religion

• can "get it"

• believes

• appreciates

• spatial perception

• knows object function

• fantasy based

• presents possibilities

• impetuous

• risk-taking

As you can see, the right hemisphere presents possibilities, and the left calculates if they are possible.

You gain access to your right hemisphere when you relax and notice this when you're just about to fall asleep.

You'll come up with your aha solutions right then and there, or rather, your right hemisphere presents possibilities for you.

When you write down the presented possibility and focus on it, you then rationalize with the left hemisphere to produce a viable strategy based on facts.

Problem-solving method using neuropsychology:

1. Relax to imagine, and fantasize about new possibilities by taking risks mentally.

2. Focus on those presented possibilities using logic, facts, maths, and science and acknowledge what is reality and practical.

Now, here are six different ways of using your magnificent brain to solve your problems for you.

1. A hot bath

Submerge yourself up to your neck in 40 C or 104 F.

The heat will make you relax your muscles and make your blood flow more easily around your body.

Pros:

• It makes your heat shock proteins more efficient in handling heat.

• If done during work hours you will be more creative.

• If done for 15 minutes before bedtime you will sleep better.

• Use Voicepal to record your presented possibilities.

Cons:

• Not everyone has access to a bathtub.

• You'll need some way of writing down or recording the solutions.

• You can get anxious or afraid since it's hot if you're not used to it. Read about how to manage your emotions in my article.

• You sweat a lot after the hot bath.

2. A hot sauna

A hot sauna for 20-30 minutes between 83 C/ 181 F and 100 C/212 F will also make you relax.

I put my iPhone on the floor next to the door since I don't throw water on the hot stones I'm not afraid of my phone. It's the normal temperature on the floor.

Just use a thermometer to find that out in your sauna.

I use my iPhone 12 as a timer and recording device (Voicepal) to record my possible solutions.

Pros:

• It makes your heat shock proteins more efficient in handling heat.

• If done after a workout for 30 minutes without drinking, it improves red blood cells and your VO2max

• If done before bedtime you will sleep better.

• You can use Voicepal to record your presented possibilities.

Cons:

• Not everyone has access to a sauna.

• You need some way of writing down or recording the solutions in the sauna.

• You can get anxious or afraid since it's hot if you're not used to it. Read about how to manage your emotions in my article.

• You sweat a lot after the sauna.

3. Going for a 20-minute walk

Going for a 20-to-30-minute walk is a quick and easy way to solve your problems and support your health.

Pros:

• You increase your cardiovascular health.

• You lose weight.

• You destress.

• You reduce negative emotions.

Cons:

• It does not engage your glutes(backside) or your thigh muscles and can therefore not put your kneecap in the correct position. Walking can in many cases exacerbate knee problems even more.

• In bad weather, you might get wet or blow away.

• You need good walking shoes.

4. Rucking

Going for a 20-to-30-minute walk with a backpack that has 10kg or 22 pounds in it will engage your glutes(backside), thighs, and calves. You will relax as for the rest of them since walking past things will induce relaxation. You will notice that you will come up with possibilities around the 20-minute mark.

Pros:

• You increase your cardiovascular health.

• You lose weight.

• You condition your glutes(backside), thighs, and calves.

• You destress.

• You reduce negative emotions.

Cons:

• It does not engage your glutes(backside) or your thigh muscles and can therefore not put your kneecap in the correct position. Walking can in many cases exacerbate knee problems even more.

• In bad weather, you might get wet or blow away.

• You need good and stable walking shoes.

• You need a backpack that can hold weights which is a cost. You can fill up 1,5 liter plastic Coca-Cola bottles and put them in a backpack.

5. Meditating

Meditation is focusing on one thing, like your breath or watching the flame of a burning candle.

At the same time, you allow your thoughts to come and go as they please. You simply observe them without engaging in them.

You can stay curious about them try try and investigate why they are there.

Pros:

• Takes 10-20 minutes of your time.

• Relaxes your mind which is training for your mind and prohibits burnout.

Cons:

• Many are uncomfortable with their own thoughts.

• It can be stress-inducing for many.

• It can be hard to find a space where you can relax and be alone.

6. NSDR

This is more like mindfulness which is heavily researched and works. I use it almost every night to fall asleep. I do it in 3 minutes with my protocol. If you are interested, click here to notify me that you're interested.

But here are two that you can use on Spotify and YouTube.

Non-Sleep Deep Rest with Rory Cordial

10 Minute Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR)/YouTube

Pros:

• Takes only 3-20 minutes.

• Can be done sitting or lying down.

• When you know the sentences you donät need anything.

• It really relaxes your mind and body like sleep.

• Easier than meditation.

Cons:

• You might not have Spotify.

• You might not have a phone.

Takeaway

I personally use hot baths, sauna, and Rucking to initiate a possible solution to a problem.

As an example.

This article was created during a hot bath at 40 C / 111 F.

I used Voicepal to record the introduction and the six methods of this article.

All while submerged to my neck in hot water.

Remember to follow the process:

1. Relax to imagine, and fantasize about new possibilities by taking risks mentally.

2. Focus on those presented possibilities using logic, facts, maths, and science and acknowledge what is reality and practical.

Now, here are six different ways of using your magnificent brain to solve your problems for you.

When you have the first presented possible solution written or spoken.

You can then start to iterate on the solution by Iterating your solutions until you come to a final solution.

More resources

• “Why We Love” by Dr. Anna Machin

• “The Life Of Dad” by Dr. Anna Machin

• “The Master and His Emissary” by Dr. Iain McGilchrist

• “The Matter With Things” by Dr. Iain McGilchrist