We are often our own biggest obstacle when it comes to problem solving.
Our creative powers can become stifled because we tend to: define problems narrowly, avoid looking foolish, cling to long-held beliefs through force of habit.
These suggestions can help you overcome self-imposed limitations:
Fight the fear of risk taking. The world won't come to an end.
Remember that you are smarter than you think. Avoid self-defeating beliefs.
Break problems down. Divide them into smaller parts and solve each separately.
Think in reverse. Start with an end of a process in mind.
Don't reinvent the wheel. Ask questions.
Put your ideas on paper. Conceptual devices, such as doodles, drawings, flowcharts and diagrams, can help you see the big picture.
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