Incubation is a creative problem-solving stage in which conscious attention pauses while subconscious processing continues developing ideas and connecting patterns. A fresh solution may appear later, but it grows from the work already done. section 10.3.3
A productive pause
After several problem-solving iterations, pause with a coffee break, a peaceful walk, or a night’s rest. Returning later may reveal an idea that was not available through continued conscious effort. section 10.3.3
