Each of us has creativity. It is part of our natural composition as humans. The problem is that we too often hinder our natural creativity, making mistakes in our thinking and causing us more problems than we need. Here are seven ways to open up your natural creativity and keep your channels clear.
Don't assume.
When we assume, we often make "ass" from "u" and "me". Assumptions are an example of lazy thinking. Don't wait to get all the information you need to reach the right conclusion. There is a story that after a bank customer cashed a check and left, he came back and said, "Sorry, I think you made a mistake." The cashier said, "Sorry, there's nothing I can do." You should have counted it. When you leave, we are no longer responsible. The customer said, "Well, that's okay. Thanks for the additional $20. "
Tip: If you want to draw a conclusion, wait until you have all the information.
See things from different angles.
A truly open mind is willing to accept that not only do other people have different, equally valid perspectives, but those different perspectives may be more effective. Modernist painter Pablo Picasso is said to have once traveled to Spain by train when he began a conversation with a wealthy businessman who rejected contemporary art. Proving that contemporary art does not accurately represent reality, he took a picture of his wife out of his purse and said, "This is what my wife should look like, a stupid stylized depiction." Not. " Picasso took a picture, looked at it for a while, and asked, "Is it your wife?" The businessman nodded proudly. "She is very small," Picasso patiently said.
Tip: Don't monopolize what's going on. Things are not always what they look at. Be prepared to consider other perspectives.
Avoid Yo-Yo Thinking.
Some people tend to be very positive in one part and very negative in the next. This is all due to what is in front of you. It's like a yo-yo. Go up for one minute and go down for the next minute. It's much healthier to stay neutral and keep your emotions from getting better.
Tip: Remember that things are rarely as good (or bad) as you might think.
Get Rid Of Lazy Thinking Habits.
Habits can be a major obstacle to another example of clear thinking and laziness. Try this experiment. Write down the Scottish names McDonald's, McPerson, and McDonald's and ask someone to pronounce them. Then follow this with the word "machinery" to see what happens. Most people probably mispronounce it. That's because we tend to think in the usual way and don't like what doesn't fit.
Tip: Just because something happened in a particular way before, don't assume it will happen again.
Don't Think Like An Old Person, Think Like A Child.
Studies have shown that the number of synapses, or connections in the brain, is higher in children aged 2 years than in average adults. This is because a 2-year-old child does not have a limited view of the world as an adult does. It's like a sculptor who starts with an unnecessarily large chunk of clay and gradually removes the clay as it forms the sculpture. If we use the brain like a child and accept everything without judgment, we can actually stop and reverse the aging process of the brain.
Tip: Don't worry about age myths. With proper stimulation and a passion for learning, you can actually improve your brain's performance.
See Both The Details And The Big Picture.
You may be familiar with John Godfrey Sax's poem "Blind Men and Elephants." This shows how six blind men from India, Stan, visit an elephant, each trying to touch the elephant and find out what it is. The blind person touches the fangs, another person touches the trunk, and another person touches the tail. Of course, you can't see the whole elephant, so you come to a completely different conclusion.
Tip: Look at the details but keep the big picture in mind. It helps put everything in the right place and context.
Think For Yourself.
In many organizations that prioritize activity over creativity, taking the time to think is still frowned upon. People who work in organizations with limited creativity are probably thinking about their own ways of thinking, the ways of others, or the ways they have always thought. It's like the dazzling idea Hans Christian Andersen explains in his story, The Emperor's Naked. Everyone in the country refused to see the emperor naked and was led to believe that he was wearing a magnificent costume for the coronation. Only a little boy who is sick and does not participate in cultural brainwashing can see the truth and shout, "Look at everyone, the emperor is undressed!"
Tip: Don't teach others how to think. When others ask you for your opinion, tell them directly.
With these seven techniques as part of your habitual thinking pattern, you'll be amazed at how easy it is to find fresh, innovative, and creative solutions to every problem in your life.
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