The ping pong principle of creative distraction

And how doing something else can help unlock creativity

When I was a kid we had one of those ping pong tables that folded up so you could play by yourself.Exactly the kind of relaxed and unfocused activity that gives your brain a rest while sneakily opening the door to a different kind of thinking.

It’s a weird combination of disengagement and engagement at the same time, and the perfect environment for boosting a little creative thinking. What’s your ping pong alternative?