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3 tips for doing strategic thinking when you can't focus

  • 1.  3 tips for doing strategic thinking when you can't focus

    Posted 06-11-2020 09:21:00 AM

    Appreciated this recent advice from Fast Company on how to do thoughtful work when you just can't focus.

    1. "MAKE TIME TO REFLECT… Jumping from task to task inhibits your ability to process new information. Your mind needs time to let ideas sink in…"
    2. "AIM TO EMBRACE CHANGE… Consider how you can adapt to the economic, cultural, and social changes of the past several months-even if they're shifts you didn't welcome…"
    3. "BROADEN YOUR PERSPECTIVE… Set up a brainstorming session with a friend or colleague…Read about topics outside your normal range of interests…Take an online class or view live presentations…"

    I found tip number 3 extremely helpful for me during this time.

    Please share any tips and tricks you have for reducing brain chaos and perhaps, stay 10% more resilient!



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    Linh Le
    Program Specialist, Curricular Resources
    Community Manager, Curriculum Community
    Association of American Medical Colleges
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