lbert Einstein (1875–1955) is considered as the most influential and recognizable scientist of the 20th century. He presented the theory of relativity which changed our prior concepts regarding space and time. This theory now serves as one of the two pillars of modern physics, the other one being quantum theory.

Albert Einstein was a hard worker, besides the hard work he always used to take some time off. He worked for ten hours a day, six days a week. Also, he had the immense capability to focus on work for extended times. He used to say,

“Keep in mind that besides the eight hours of work, each day also has eight hours for fooling around, and then there’s also Sunday.”

— Albert Einstein

He was of the idea that busy people can never do wonders in their life, something great happens when a person is relaxing. Taking some time off provides a vital escape from the laborious life, a scientist has. Staring up at the sky, hiking above the mountain, and walking across the sea are some tranquilizing practices. He once said,

“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.”

I will highlight some of the unusual patterns in Albert Einstein’s life and his exercises to relax his mind to magnify the productivity.

• He was an** incredibly talented musician**. He got the germs of music from his mother who was a talented piano player. He used to spend hours playing the violin while he goes bird- watching. He said, “I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music”, also “I know that the most joy in my life has come to me from my violin.”

It was perceived by his close acquaintances that if the career of being a scientist had not worked out for him, he could have been a world-class violinist.

Playing an instrument could be a wonderful exercise for the brain. It enhances cognitive skills, time-management skills, concentration, and…