Maladaptive brainstorming (MB)
(Related to idea or brainstorming mania)
Obsessive brainstorming for hours or even a whole day usually due to perfectionism and often results in no ultimate decision making on how to create your project (hence the word maladaptive (counter-productive).
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Leading to fatigue, migranes, poor focus and even giving up work to brainstorm.
It can come from perfectionism, worrying about leaving out important details that aren't actually that important and fear of rejection / criticism).
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Obsessive brainstorming for hours or even a whole day usually due to perfectionism and often results in no ultimate decision making on how to create your project (hence the word maladaptive (counter-productive).
(Notes:
Leading to fatigue, migranes, poor focus and even giving up work to brainstorm.
It can come from perfectionism, worrying about leaving out important details that aren't actually that important and fear of rejection / criticism).
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(e.g. Ivan is always writing notes and not paying attention in class. He even skips classes to write in his journal. Why? Oh, that's right. He has maladaptive brainstorming (MB).
Maladaptive brainstorming (MB) by Diana Lucius DeCollis July 21, 2026
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