Techniques For Creative Problem
Solving
©2013 Colin G Smith
http://AwesomeMindSecrets.com
What Is Creative Thinking?
● It’s the ability to re-arrange, re-formulate, re-
pattern, mix, merge and construct already
known and new ‘thought forms’ in different
combinations.
● We all possess this creative problem solving
ability. You just need to discover simple
thinking tools as you read on...
Strategies For Creative Problem
Solving
● Creativity is just a state of mind that can be
triggered with specific mental strategies
● And the great thing is, the more you practice
creative thinking techniques, the more creative
you become!
Creative Problem Solving Tools #1
How To Access The Wisdom Of Your Future Self
● Imagine a 'you' from the future. It could be several years from now or many lifetimes!
● Step into the 'future self' and look back at that 'you' in the 'present.'
● Now ask the following kinds of problem solving questions:
● “What does that person need to do to solve that problem quickly and easily?”
● “What kind of person does he need to become to resolve that issue?”
● “What does that person need to do to move forward?”
● “What would that you have to have learned in order to solve that problem?”
Creative Problem Solving Tools #2
“There is no Failure Only Feedback”
● Think of something in your life where you think you have
failed.
● Now as you think about it, ask yourself:
➔ “What can I learn from that experience that is useful?”
➔ “What do I know now that I did not know before?”
➔ “And what else?”
● There is always something new and useful to learn!
Creative Problem Solving Tools #3
What’s on the back?
● Picture something you’d like a creative insight into.
● Have you ever wondered what is on the back of your
mental images?
● Simply imagine turning the image around in your mind
and become aware of what is on the back? Is there a
word or a symbolic image?
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Course Now!
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this FREE 5 Part Mind Secrets Course will teach you:
● Part 1 – Overcome Overwhelm
● Part 2 – Boost Your Self-Esteem
● Part 3 – Enrich Your Life Metaphors
● Part 4 – Discover Instant Motivation!
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Techniques For Creative Problem Solving

  • 1. Techniques For Creative Problem Solving ©2013 Colin G Smith http://AwesomeMindSecrets.com
  • 2. What Is Creative Thinking? ● It’s the ability to re-arrange, re-formulate, re- pattern, mix, merge and construct already known and new ‘thought forms’ in different combinations. ● We all possess this creative problem solving ability. You just need to discover simple thinking tools as you read on...
  • 3. Strategies For Creative Problem Solving ● Creativity is just a state of mind that can be triggered with specific mental strategies ● And the great thing is, the more you practice creative thinking techniques, the more creative you become!
  • 4. Creative Problem Solving Tools #1 How To Access The Wisdom Of Your Future Self ● Imagine a 'you' from the future. It could be several years from now or many lifetimes! ● Step into the 'future self' and look back at that 'you' in the 'present.' ● Now ask the following kinds of problem solving questions: ● “What does that person need to do to solve that problem quickly and easily?” ● “What kind of person does he need to become to resolve that issue?” ● “What does that person need to do to move forward?” ● “What would that you have to have learned in order to solve that problem?”
  • 5. Creative Problem Solving Tools #2 “There is no Failure Only Feedback” ● Think of something in your life where you think you have failed. ● Now as you think about it, ask yourself: ➔ “What can I learn from that experience that is useful?” ➔ “What do I know now that I did not know before?” ➔ “And what else?” ● There is always something new and useful to learn!
  • 6. Creative Problem Solving Tools #3 What’s on the back? ● Picture something you’d like a creative insight into. ● Have you ever wondered what is on the back of your mental images? ● Simply imagine turning the image around in your mind and become aware of what is on the back? Is there a word or a symbolic image?
  • 7. Get Your FREE 5 Part Mind Secrets Course Now! Here are just some of the amazing secrets, tips & techniques this FREE 5 Part Mind Secrets Course will teach you: ● Part 1 – Overcome Overwhelm ● Part 2 – Boost Your Self-Esteem ● Part 3 – Enrich Your Life Metaphors ● Part 4 – Discover Instant Motivation! ● Part 5 – Reduce Stress With Rapid Humour Techniques Claim Your Free Copy Now!