How Imagination Changes the Brain
Is it possible to get better at playing the piano by simply thinking about playing the piano? Oddly, the answer is yes. (Now, it’s better in the long run to actually play the piano – and that “thinking” activity must be very focused and directed – but still, that’s crazy, right?) It turns out that this phenomenon is actually quite common: by exercising the brain, humans can improve coordination skills (and even strength) in physical tasks.
If you can spare two minutes, check out this video discussing a few good examples of this phenomenon.