# Autobiographical planning When we get bored, we get in "default mode", autopilot. Think when you're mowing the lawn, doing your laundry or even driving. That's actually when our brains get *really* active. It's also during those times that we (consciously and/or unconsciously) take note of the big moments, set goals, and identify the steps needed to reach them. That's when we solve our most annoying problems and move forward.