problem solving epiphany

[rocketman]

i realized just now that when i write/type out dilemmas/problems that i am dealing with, the solution comes to me during the process. does anyone else do this?

i wonder how similar this is to the subconscious problem-solving involved in image streaming as typing/writing would be a conscious action.

[hugofortin]

Hi,

Yes, it's really powerful when you write things out. When is on paper, it's easier for your subconscious to help you to solve it.

There is a powerful exercise that you can do when you have a dilemma.

You write your dilemma in form of a specific question. Ex: How to increase my salary of $5 000 in the next 3 month?

You write at least 20 answers. You don't stop till you have 20 answers. So, your subconscious will start the thinking process.

I hope it help.

Hugo

[Gaz]

I find that talking through the problem works better for me than writing, but that's probably because I think faster than i type/write.

I'm looking at getting me a dictaphone so that I can remember the ideas and so that I don't have to be talking to someone who may not be interested in the problem.

[rocketman]

the basis of image streaming is to talk through the problem and then review it.

[Strawberry]

When I was twelve I spontaneously decided to write down problems that I had in my life. At some point in the pocess of writing I would stop focusing on the problem and begin to find solutions or at least a brighter side of the whole picture. I later found out that what I was doing was called free-association writing, and that there was even a technique that went along with it. In order to benefit most from it, you are supposed to allow the thoughts to stream from your mind directly to the paper. Don't punctuate or correct grammar or spelling, as it isn't for others' eyes and only you can understand the full meaning behind the words. Just allow thoughts to flow naturally and uninhibited by your inner censors.

I found this technique to be very useful after my father passed away when I was sixteen. It helped me to cope tremendously and find inner-strength I didn't know I posessed. It also helped me to tap into my spiritual side. And it helps me to focus and tap into the positive voices in my mind that may otherwise remain in the background of my mental chatter.

Another thing that I do, which is similar but you don't need a pen and paper for, is to imagine you are talking to someone you love and admire. It should be someone who is a positive influence in your life. Ask them a question, and then hear them answer your question. While it may be a good idea to actually ask another person for advice, this technique helps you to problem-solve on your own because the answer comes from within even though you are drawing on the image of an outer source. Again, it helps you to tap into those positive inner-voices, embodied as your loved-ones. I do this spontaneously, though I'm sure a lot of other people do it too, on purpose or not. But I do this because I'm a daydreamer.

[Deergirl]

I do it as well. Whenever I feel that something is wrong, I grab a pen and some paper and start writing and I just let the stream of consciousness do its work. It always gets me somewhere, not always to the place I intended it to lead, but it gets me somewhere.