 got a big problem to solve take a shower I'm Cooper Lawrence health and wellness expert and this is all well and good scientists have all kinds of evidence-based advice that may seem out of left field but this one's quite effective if you have a major decision to make or a problem to solve research from the University of Virginia finds that doing an activity like taking a shower or going for a walk helps your mind relax and the reason it works is because when you focus on problem-solving your