New Thinking; New Doing

Ever have one of those weeks where nothing seems to go right?! While it's perfectly normal for that to happen from time to time, the bigger question is:

"Is there anything you can you do, besides just being patient, to help insure that next week will be better?"

I believe there is and that the answer has a lot to do with what I'll call New Thinking; New Doing. The idea is to force your brain to create new synapses - ones that wouldn't normally occur - as a way of jump-starting your mind into a more resourceful place. Here's how:

1. Pick a topic, preferably one you have some definite views about
2. Take the other side of the story and embrace it even more fervently
3. Smile at how clever you are to have been able to do that

Some examples?

• If you're a New York Yankees fan, be a die-hard BoSox supporter for a day and see how your fanaticism is far more transferable than you realized.
• If you're a red, red, meat eater, be a vegan for a few days and see what happens to your views about food.
• If you're a strident Barack Obama supporter figure out what Hillary Clinton should do to win the Democratic Party's nomination.
• If you're classical music lover, switch to jazz or C&W and allow the emotions of the music to 'speak' to you.

One of the things that keep us stuck - especially when things get tough - is when we become even more entrenched with what we believe to be true. Consciously challenging yourself (and your myopia) is precisely what New Thinking; New Doing is all about.

See what it can do for you.