Your imagination is an incredible and powerful tool. It helps you solve problems, both large and small, on a daily basis by providing answers drawn from your insight.
You imagine the things you need or want and how to attain them. And even when things don’t go as planned, it’s also your imagination that comes up with new, creative solutions. Every time you’re faced with a problem, it’s your imagination that encourages innovation.
Problems are awesome, since they help you exercise that wonderful imagination of yours.
Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to be imaginative. Sometimes we simply feel like we just don’t know, or we can’t do, whatever it is we need to do. This is an obstacle that separates the recognition of the problem from our imagination. Therefore, it’s important to overcome these “can’t” notions.
Here are some tips that can help.
As basic as it sounds, those gold script emblazoned home décor pieces weren’t lying. If you need to tap into your imagination, you’re also going to need to believe in yourself.
Whenever you feel stuck, ask yourself why you feel stuck. Remind yourself that you are a creative individual and you can find the answers to your problems.
Your imagination works like a muscle, the more you flex your creativity, the stronger it becomes. That’s why it’s important to continuously ask the hard-hitting question that is “what if?”
Think of this as a workout for your brain. For three or so minutes, write down all the “what if?” questions you can think of. Then see what answers you and your friends (yes, you can share these with friends!) can come up with.
The more often you do this, the better you’ll adapt to on-the-spot issues.
Problems shouldn’t be allowed to be overwhelming. That’s why we often need to shift our perspective.
Often, people look at problems and see them as being bigger than they actually are. This can lead to procrastination or downright avoidance. Instead of letting them intimidate you, look at your problems as achievements to unlock.
See them as invitations to exercise your imagination.
