Keys to catching the brain rain:

-set aside 10 minutes, each and every day -have pen and paper handy -allow yourself the freedom to think crazy thoughts -don’t worry if nothing really productive springs to mind right away -periodically scan over your notes from these sessions as things may pop into your mind after they have “marinated” for a while -if no ideas pop into your head pick a fun topic and doodle a bit -use word association to get things rolling if you feel stuck e.g. thinking -> thoughts -> mind -> brainstorm -> brain rain Though this approach may not seem original, putting time in your life for original thought (not prompted by daily needs, TV, or work) really is unique. I know it sounds silly and I know it sounds corny but don’t run around on autopilot all the time and then bemoan that fact that you have no “good” ideas. The truth is ideas themselves are neither good nor bad. But thinking is certainly good and not thinking is absolutely bad. Medium Pimping