Primed + Conditioned

 Psych & Such    |    11 May 2021

I  created a short presentation for work that discusses what we can do if/when we have primed and conditioned our thinking in ways that are not serving us well.

3 takeaways and considerations from that work:

1. If my thinking is too easy, it may be due to relying too heavily on old and outgrown beliefs and distorted thinking patterns. 
• TRY: Gathering information that is relevant and appropriate to the specific circumstances you find yourself in, rather than relying on generalizations that unlikely fit your current situation.
2. If my thinking is too fast, it may be due to heuristics (or shortcuts) we apply to help us make quick decisions and avoid cognitive overload. 
• TRY: Asking others who have been previously successful in what you are attempting and brainstorm various processes that best fit the complex problem at hand.  
3. If my thinking is too convenient, it may be due to holding onto righteousness and failing to put forth effort to change your mind.
• TRY: Identify and start from a place of common ground from those who oppose views, then listen as if you're wrong (rather than assuming you're right).