The Creative Power of Sleep

We all know that getting enough kip is important for how we function day to day, but did you realise how integral it is to amplifying your creative practice? Tricia takes us through the science behind napping, the power of dreams and the lovely moment between sleep and wakefulness that could be the secret to flourishing creativity.

Mentioned in this episode:

50 Secrets of Magic Craftmanship by Salvador Dali (Book)

This is why you dream: what your sleeping brain reveals about your waking life by Rahul Jandial (Book)

Brain activity and connectivity during poetry composition (Study in Human Brain Mapping Journal)

That moment when you’re nodding off is a sweet spot for creativity (Study by MIT)

"Why don't I remember my dreams?" Here's why and what to do (Blog)

Just One Thing Podcast with Michael Mosley – Sleep Special with Professor Russell Foster (Podcast)

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