Feeling pressure or excessive stress narrows our thinking and options. Our brain simplifies and tells us it’s either this or that, right or wrong, my way or the highway, and so on. Don’t believe that duality. Instead…
Casey’s eTip: Look for the Third Option
When you notice that your problem-solving has become constricted, relax. Breathe deeply. Leave the room. Walk around the building. Watch a funny kitten video–whatever helps you loosen up and regain perspective. From this place, brainstorm a third option (or even a fourth, fifth or sixth) beyond your previously limited thinking. Your future self will thank you.
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