The Power of Reflection in the Bathroom: A Hub for Creativity and Ideas
Did you know that isolated toilets, particularly those located in bathrooms, are the perfect place for contemplation, problem-solving, and generating one's best ideas?
Ron Friedman, an American psychologist and contributor to publications like the New York Times and the Boston Globe, delves into this idea in his book "The Best Place to Work: The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary Workplace."
Friedman explains that the right hemisphere of our brain requires spaces of relaxation, solitude, silence, and an escape bubble for stimulation. He argues that moments spent in workplace bathrooms are privileged times to clear the mind and find the best ideas and solutions to problems.
Notably, some public figures have given special importance to bathrooms. Steve Jobs, known for impromptu brainstorming, intentionally limited the number of toilets at Pixar's offices to encourage unplanned interactions between employees. The concept for the first prototypes of Apple's tablets is said to have originated in the bathroom.
During a presidential campaign, Valérie Pécresse, president of the Île-de-France regional council, renamed the party headquarters' toilets the "thinking room," where party members visited daily.
On a different note, musicians Ed Sheeran and Post Malone have both mentioned that they find inspiration for writing songs while seated on the toilet.
In conclusion, if you're lacking ideas and inspiration, take breaks in the bathroom. Of course, this assumes that the bathroom is conducive to meaningful pauses.
Back in 2014, journalist David Abiker wrote a column advocating for recognizing the value of bathroom breaks in the workplace. He suggested that, like in American TV series, company bathrooms should be a place of camaraderie and brainstorming.
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