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How to make your thought process more productive
Last reviewed: 02.07.2025
Scientists psychologists, analyzing the quality and speed of thinking of different people, came to interesting conclusions. For example, if you know all the subtleties of the thought process, you can control it, and, consequently, control your life. Experts have compiled a number of recommendations based on their observations. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the proposed recommendations.
- Before making any decision, assess what emotional state you are in at the moment.
The fact is that, in addition to thinking, the human brain simultaneously carries out many processes. Therefore, the most correct and reasonable decision will be the one that a person makes in a calm emotional state.
- Don't make important decisions under pressure from circumstances.
At the moment when you need to decide something quickly and correctly, you should not waste time analyzing your actions - either trust the first thought that comes to mind, or do not start making any decisions at all.
- When listening to your opponent, try to imagine an alternative.
What does this mean? If you think your interlocutor is lying, imagine that he is telling the truth. This simple method often helps to really notice indirect signs of both false and truthful statements.
- Doubt it!
Experts advise to question all statements. But this does not mean that you should enter into a squabble with the first person you meet. Just subject any "dogma" to mental analysis - this will activate the thinking processes and help you personally better understand someone else's opinion.
- Stand in the shower for a long time, or lie in the water.
As a result of the experiments, specialists were convinced that the most optimal solutions to certain problems were made by people precisely under such circumstances. The fact is that water calms and activates the right hemisphere of the brain, and also removes all the effects of stress.
- Periodically work on your mistakes.
It has been established that most successful people regularly focus on analyzing their mistakes. This is a vital process during which brain cells acquire the skill of self-analysis.
- Allow yourself to dream.
Sometimes (or better yet, as often as possible) don’t think about the efficiency of your thinking, but just calm down and dream. Scientists claim that the dreaming process creates maximum activity in brain structures, which allows new thought connections to be formed. It has been established that a person who knows how to dream is more efficient and productive in reality.
- Be decisive.
Often, a person's ability to make the right decisions is influenced not so much by his intelligence and experience as by his determination. It is important to get your bearings in a timely manner and choose the right way out of the situation - and most importantly, not to be afraid of making the wrong decisions.
- Try not to think about too many things at once.
Don't test your brain for "strength"! You shouldn't think that you are not able to do everything at once, but for the final result it will be better if your thoughts do not get confused. Solve problems one by one - this method will be more productive.