Try Freewriting
THE PRINCIPLE
Writing quickly about a topic or question reveals information that may have been hidden
Freewriting is writing whatever comes to your mind for a set period of time. Begin by writing a concise description of the challenge or problem you would like to explore. Then set a timer for five minutes and start writing whatever comes to mind about the issue.
When the first five minutes are up, take a short break (just a minute or two) and review what you have written. Circle the three words or phrases that seem most interesting or important. If you’re not sure, let your intuition guide you. Then decide which of the three actually is the most important and write that at the top of a new sheet of paper.
Set the timer and ...
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