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Engage in Observation Sessions

Engage in Observation Sessions

In order to get your brain to think in new and creative ways, set aside time to do something where you think differently: for example, people watching.

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Socialize Outside Your Normal Circles

New people don't know your old stories, so you'll have to revisit your existing thoughts.

The new perspectives will help to think differently.

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Read More Books

Books are great for creating new thoughts and stimulating good ideas.

Even if you cannot make the time for a book, spend time browsing a bookstore for plenty of thought stimulation.

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Randomly Surf the Web

The best way to generate new ideas is with unexpected learning. Use the I'm Feeling Lucky button on Google and just take it from there.

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Keep a Regular Journal

Keep a Regular Journal

A journal is a great way to structure and develop ideas.

Add the practice of finishing every entry with: My new idea for the day ...

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Use Structured Exercises

Take ten minutes to come up with about 40 ideas on a specific topic or problem. Do this with a partner. You will come up with at least two or three gems for your list.

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Meditate

You need a quiet space where you can clear your mind of thoughts and concerns and focus on your future.

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A lot of problems would disappear if we talked to each other more than talking about each other.

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Learn something new

Expose yourself to new ways of thinking by learning something new.

Whatever you choose to engage in, line up new experiences to set your brain on course to think in novel ways. Get your mind to expand laterally, enhancing your creativity and problem-solving capabilities.

Triggering the Creative Process

  • Change one element in an activity you do repeatedly. This will require you to learn something new and that will trigger the creative process.
  • Add something new to a routine. For example, when watching your favorite TV drama, pause it every ten or so minutes, and predict...

Invite Other Views

When you think you know everything about a subject, it's time to check your views.

Seek out new viewpoints from others. Ask people in a nonthreatening way how their perspectives differ. 'Here's what I'm seeing. Do you see it differently?' Then compare points and see where you might ...

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