Feeling unproductive?
Feeling unproductive? Maybe you should stop overthinking.
Definition #1: Creative Thinking (CT) is the act of using your mind to come up with ideas that are not already present in reality or that have never existed before. It is a form of mental activity that involves the use of logic and reason.
Definition #2: Over-Thinking (OT) is the act of trying to come up with ideas that have already been thought through by someone else. OT usually results in ideas that are impractical, impossible, or even stupid.
Now, how do these two concepts relate to each other? Well, if you're like me then you probably find yourself doing both at times. You might be working on a project all day long, but you still feel as though you're just going through the motions. This is because you're thinking too much!
This is where OT comes into play. When you think too much, your brain starts to shut down certain areas of your consciousness which causes you to become more passive and less productive. On top of this, your attention span decreases due to being constantly bombarded with information.
So how do we combat this?
The answer is simple: Creative Thinking.
Creative thinking is the exact opposite of over-thinking. Instead of using your brain to analyze everything, you use it to create something. This can be anything from writing a story, to drawing a picture, to even building a model.
When you engage in creative thinking, your brain starts working more efficiently. It becomes more active and more open to new ideas. It also helps you think outside the box and look at things from a different perspective.