"Please take your time," said no one at the dentist.

Next time you’re faced with a problem with many possible answers, pinpoint your end goals and then come up with a solution for each.

This is likely to lead to the generation of a diverse set of options covering multiple categories of solutions.

When you start to feel this way, take a break.

• Disconnect from what you're working on.
• Give your eyes a break. After every 20-minutes of work, stare at something at least 20 feet away from you for 20 s...

Breaking up can trigger chemical, emotional and physical reactions that cause you to feel lonely, unloveable, depressed, and worthless. 

Instead of pushing yourself to move forward quickly, take time to acknowledge how you are feeling. Your thoughts might be distorted, but your feelings...