I think this is partly why Rubber Duck Debugging[1] can sometimes work, especially if you're vocalising the steps. I've often started typing a question on Stackoverflow when suddenly I solved the issue just by the act of verbalising the question as I type.
I've found this to also help when I'm doing any sort of creative work or brainstorming, simply talking and explaining as if I'm presenting to an audience helps me generate ideas. Never spoken out loud to myself in public though...
I've found this to also help when I'm doing any sort of creative work or brainstorming, simply talking and explaining as if I'm presenting to an audience helps me generate ideas. Never spoken out loud to myself in public though...
[1]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber_duck_debugging