Wallas Model

Wallas’ Model of Creativity describes four stages of how we solve problems or generate ideas: First, you're *preparing* by gathering information and understanding the problem. Next, during the *incubation* phase, you step back and let your subconscious process the information — sometimes when you're not actively thinking about it. Then, there's the *illumination* stage, where a new idea or solution suddenly comes to mind. Finally, in the *verification* phase, you test and refine this idea to see if it works. This model helps explain the natural flow of creative thinking.