https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/ever-wondered-why-your-best-ideas-come-to-you-in-the-shower/103243054
Letting your mind wander during moderately engaging activities can take the focus away from specific goals and unlock creativity.
Society has put so much emphasis on being "connected" and "engaged" that we've forgotten how to be bored. The shower provides a rare opportunity for you to be alone with your thoughts.
I like to shower in as dark a possible a bathroom. I find it enhances the creativity effect by a huge amount. Also the slight risk of an accidental, life altering fall from not being able to see keeps it spicy!
TLDR
Focus shift: Stepping away from immediate goals encourages "positive daydreaming," a constructive form of mind wandering that fosters unexpected connections and sparks inspiration.
Reduced pressure: The relaxed atmosphere of the shower lowers inhibitions and anxieties, allowing us to think freely and explore creative avenues without judgment.
Sensory stimulation: The sound and feel of water can act as a trigger, stimulating the brain and promoting new thought patterns
