Oh, I agree that after working a long time on difficult problems, I need a rest with mindless entertainment. For example, after finals week in college I'd go home, and just veg in front of the TV for a few days. Then I'd get bored and was ready to start the next semester.
It's just like doing hard physical work. Ya need a rest afterwards.
Chess isn't mindless entertainment. I don't see it as rest.
Solutions to difficult problems often come to me while I'm jogging. Something something about increased blood flow to brain? Yesterday I went out for a long walk, and thought of a much simpler solution than one I was going to implement. A very worthwhile walk!
It's just like doing hard physical work. Ya need a rest afterwards.
Chess isn't mindless entertainment. I don't see it as rest.
Solutions to difficult problems often come to me while I'm jogging. Something something about increased blood flow to brain? Yesterday I went out for a long walk, and thought of a much simpler solution than one I was going to implement. A very worthwhile walk!