Counterfactual Thinking

Thinking in a counterfactual way is a non-mainstream mode of thinking about the alternatives of a present situation or turn of events.

It means imagining possible alternatives to events that have already happened; something that is contrary to what really occurred.

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Counterfactual thinking makes us look at the events from multiple angles, making us mentally experience it from a different spectrum.
Thinking with a counterfactual bend of mind boosts creativity in solving future challenges.
It helps the ...

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Four Benefits of Counterfactual Thinking

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Counterfactual thinking makes us look at the events from multiple angles, making us mentally experience it from a different spectrum.
Thinking with a counterfactual bend of mind boosts creativity in solving future challenges.
It helps the ...

There are two types of counterfactual thinking: upward and downward counterfactual thinking.

Upward counterfactual thinking: it happens whenever we look back at a scenario and ask the "what if" questions in terms of how our life coul...

Looking at a situation that has already occurred and asking yourself, “What could have happened?” can boost creativity for short periods of time.

According to an analysis by Jeremy Dean:

Analytical problems are best tackled with thinking about what could have been

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