Have you ever found yourself facing a mental block when it comes to a difficult task or a tricky maths question?
It’s easy to feel that taking a short break is procrastinating, but study shows that it’s not! Our brains have the incredible capacity to unconsciously solve problems when we’re not thinking about them.
Click HERE to read the latest study from PSYBLOG on how taking a short break is an effective tool for boosting creativity and solution processing.
So next time you’re in an exam and stuck on a question, don’t spend your precious time stressing… go onto the next question and then come back. Remember to keep in mind, though, that “breaking through a mental block is about more than just taking a break. It helps to be motivated and to know that you will be returning to the problem.”