We can be intentional with our subconscious. Most "intuitive" thinkers rely on our subconscious to creatively resolve complex problems - however, many of us have not engaged with our subconscious as if it were a trusted confidant - a worthwhile technique to explore. It is entirely possible to direct our subconscious and assign it the task of producing specific creative solutions.
The optimal time to achieve this is in bed, during those liminal moments before sleep. Spend a few minutes contemplating the problem at hand, allowing your conscious mind to explore potential solutions. Then, consciously delegate the task. Tell your mind - "I will leave this to you to resolve as I sleep". Imbue it with a strong sense of importance using emotional resonance. When done, you will often wake with the once elusive solution that you desire.
For instance, my creative process, particularly in art or crafting aesthetically pleasing writing, often feels intuitive. At times, what I write does not feel right or as though it is it. When setting up this account, I struggled with crafting a resonant "Bio". Recognising the block, I assigned the task to my subconscious. I woke with the solution fully formed and vivid in my mind.
This is the shortcut.
Yep, I do this every night. Your mind wanders in a non-chaotic way, visualizing the problem in every layer as though picturesque, and the solution comes beautifully as though effortless. I can do this at will, and get solutions right before I actually fall asleep.
If I read my work emails right before going to sleep, I’ll often worry about a new problem that an email raises, causing some anxiety about what to do about it. In the morning though the action required is often clear and obvious, and I wonder why it caused me any anxiety. I just put this down to tiredness, and circadian rhythms whereby apparently there’s a heightened sense of risk-aversity late at night. But part of it may be my subconscious at work - I’m not sure.