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4 Counterintuitive Ideas That Will Change Your Life
You need to always look at the other side of the coin.
Some problems require counterintuitive thinking, which means doing the opposite of what your intuition tells you.
When we have a misunderstanding with someone, for instance, our natural inclination might be to avoid confrontation and suppress our emotions.
Does this really solve the problem? No.
Suppressing emotions to avoid confrontation can worsen the problem and build resentment over time.
However, taking the courage to have an open and honest conversation about the problem can help each party understand their roles and take steps to resolve it.
Every time you have a problem, your mind wants to approach it the normal way. However, embracing counterintuitive thinking can yield the best results.
Here are four area where adopting a counterintuitive thinking will transform your life.
Schedule a “Nothing Time”
Society has entrenched a culture of overwork and busyness.
We’ve been brainwashed to believe that compulsive busyness is a prerequisite for productivity, success, and happiness.
