Zone 2 – Note C# – Right Brain – Repetitive vs. Creative thinking
Head Region: Thinking /Thoughts
Repetitive thoughts may occur if limitations are created to right brain access. The left “logical” brain can run in endless repeating circuits without the right “emotional” brain to filter out valueless thoughts. Your reception of new thoughts and creative solutions may be inhibited and artistic abilities and concrete thinking hampered. People notice that their brain is constantly running and chasing thoughts and they feel like they have no control over it.
Zone 2 subconscious excess often originates from genetic patterns or life experiences that create doubt, fear, intimidation or overwhelm regarding the individual’s creative or physical efforts such as art, music, dance, sports, or verbal and other expression. Repetitive thinking is often a precursor to depression due to mental fatigue and depletion of melatonin.
It may negatively affect the brain, hypothalamus, and/or limbic system, and interfere with physical coordination.
Releasing generational and life-experience patterns restores creative abilities, a broader perspective, and more effective problem solving.
If you find yourself stuck in a rut of negative or repetitive thinking, it may be helpful to explore some techniques to break out of that pattern. Some things you can try include:
-Practicing mindfulness and meditation
-Keeping a journal
-Engaging in creative activities
-Spending time in nature
-Exercising
-Spending time with positive people
-Practicing self-care
Creative thinking, on the other hand, is a way of looking at things from a different perspective. It involves breaking out of the box and seeing things in new ways. When you’re engaging in creative thinking, you’re not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas.
Some benefits of creative thinking include:
– improved problem solving skills
– enhanced communication skills
– increased ability to think flexibly
– improved team work skills
– better critical thinking skills
If you’d like to increase your creative thinking skills, there are a few things you can do. Some ideas include:
– Take on new challenges
– Practice brainstorming
– Be open to new ideas
– Challenge assumptions
– Take risks
– Be persistent
– Be flexible
– Be patient
– Be observant
– Practice active listening
– Ask questions
Both repetitive and creative thinking have their place. Repetitive thinking can help you to focus on a task and get it done efficiently. Creative thinking can help you to come up with new ideas and solve problems in innovative ways. The key is to find a balance between the two.
If you’d like to explore more about overcoming repetitive thinking, see content below.
Related content:
Your Creative Brain: Seven Steps to Maximize Imagination, Productivity, and Innovation in Your Life by Shelley Carson
In this book the author explains the seven brain states that are important for creativity. Each chapter focuses on a different brain state and provides exercises to help you achieve that state.
The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron
This book is about recovering your creative self. The author takes you on a 12-week journey to help you explore your creative side and tap into your hidden potential.
The Power of Intention: Learning to Co-create Your World Your Way by Dr. Wayne Dyer
In this book, the author explains how you can use the power of intention to manifest your desires. He provides exercises and techniques to help you focus your intention and create what you want in life.
*This is one of twelve zones which are identifiable through a process of neurofeedback called Vocal Mapping (aka ZYTO EVOX). During a session you can speak about any topic while the software analyzes your voice for changes in emotional intensity. The changes are then used to generate a feedback loop and a report which identifies which of the twelve zones are most imbalanced. A typical session can last 20-45 minutes.