2. Thinking in Words and Pictures

As visual thinkers, we think in words and pictures. When we work on creative problems, we write and sketch utilizing both sides of our brains. Words and pictures underlie the work of artists and designers. Understanding how words and pictures are processed and accessed can strengthen the creative process.

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“We don’t ‘see’ with our eyes at all, but we see with our brain.”

Harry Alder and Beryl Heather, authors, NLP in 21 Days

How the Brain Works

The brain is the center of our being. This control center is vital to everything we do, from breathing to talking. Why would a book about the relationship between writing, ...

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