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.
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Counterfactual Thinking
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...
Ask “What might have been?”
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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