I have a logical mind. In other words I have "a proper or reasonable way of thinking about or understanding something," according to the Merriam-Webster definition of logic.
However, this kind of thinking can get in the way of creativity and innovation. The interesting thing though, is that logic is the brain's natural way of providing safety and order. In an effort to be more innovative in our thinking, sometimes we have to push logic out of the way and embrace something completely different.
Doreen Poreba in her book, Unlocking Your Creativity, provides several options to jumpstart innovation. Using your imagination, discarding long-held assumptions, choosing to do the opposite, breaking rules, and asking, "Why not?" and "What if?" are all ways to break free from logical thinking. I can't help but be reminded of an old Seinfeld episode where George decides to do everything the opposite of how he would have normally done things. He was met with wild success.
Of course, sometimes we have to call upon our inner Spock to make the best decisions, but in the pursuit of creativity why not be a little illogical?
Here is an exercise to go with your opposite idea. For one day do everything with your non-dominant hand.
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