Letter to Yourself
Sit down and write a letter to yourself about the problem you are working on. Don't forget to mention any constraints that are imposed on the problem and what types of solutions are preferred.
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Sit down and write a letter to yourself about the problem you are working on.
Don't forget to mention any constraints that are imposed on the problem and what types of solutions are preferred.
For example, you could write, "I expect a full report by the end of the week!" It may seem silly to write to yourself in this way, but give it a try.
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The useful part
Sit down and write a letter to yourself about the problem you are working on. Don't forget to mention any constraints that are imposed on the problem and what types of solutions are preferred. For example, you could write, "I expect a full report by the end of the week!" It may seem silly to write to yourself in this way, but give it a try.
How it works
- Unbeknownst to you, your subconscious will continue to think about the problem.
- Chances are that by that point (or possibly earlier) you will have experienced a flash of insight that illuminates a potential solution.
What to take from it
To encourage this, you can try this exercise.
Example or evidence
Details worth keeping
When the deadline approaches, open up the letter and read it.
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