Looking at beautiful things enhances abstract thinking

https://www.thetimes.com/article/38298a4b-8790-4dd2-b358-6ab1d5c2e992?shareToken=38d4d21a358f149861bc6db6ff378fc9

A study suggests that taking time to contemplate aesthetically pleasing art can boost abstract thinking and help free us from everyday anxieties. More specifically, it appeared to induce what is known…as psychological distancing, a kind of stepping back from your own thoughts, allowing for greater clarity and a healthier perspective.