Thinking outside of the box is a common statement, but do we truly understand how to get out of our traditional thinking? Traditional thinking typically stems from societies and communities and their shared belief system. Because these teachings are upheld and respected within the community it tends to be embedded and ingrained in our frame of thinking. When we think in opposition of or out of reach we are reprimanded for thinking for ourselves and at times shunned or outcasted. So traditional thinking is impacted by our environment.
What happens when you step out of your "mentally traditional" environment? You start thinking OUTSIDE of the box!!!!
So here are a few techniques you can use to help you step out, crawl out, jump out or fall out! Whichever method you use just to get out and explore what's out there!
1.Believe: The first step is to trust yourself and believe in your thought. When taking this first step in believing you begin to at to your conviction thus creating a passion.
2.Open-Minded Thinking: Be open with your thoughts, do not shame any of them. Accept and acknowledge them and then make a choice on if you want to follow them or not. That type of control is beautiful.
3.Implement the "how": There is power in the word HOW! Using this words creates solutions to your problems in your ever thinking brain! EMBRACE it and USE it!
4.Ask and Listen: If you need to brainstorm or mastermind with other like-minded people, DO IT!!!
5.Expand your mind: Learn from others and implant what you learned, see if it is a good fit.
"Instead of thinking outside of the box, get out of the box." - Deepak Chopra