How many times has it happened that you have been picking your brains to come up with an idea with no luck at all and suddenly, when you’re taking a shower, almost forgotten about the idea you were racking your brains about, the bulbs light up? A number of times, we come with life-changing epiphanies, ideas for novels, lines for poetry and melodies for compositions in the shower and it’s simply serendipity. Why is it that being naked under the shower, with the streams crashing against our skins, always brings out the best in us? Well, here’s the science behind it. When the dopamine kicks in A chemical compound called dopamine, a neurotransmitter in the body plays a crucial role when it comes to getting the creative juices flowing. The brain takes up the dopamine in certain areas and the event is triggered with activities such as exercising, driving back home and of course, taking a shower.

The isolation uninhibits you

You’re standing naked and all by yourself and there’s no one to watch or hear you – not a soul present who can judge your thoughts. Your imagination runs wild, without you even realizing and the pleasing touch of the water stream makes the process even smoother for your brain.

Creativity in routine

Recent research shows that creativity is more likely to strike when the mind is preoccupied with something routine. It is when the mind goes into “auto-pilot” that you experience a moment of insight. Taking a shower is just one of those routine activities.