Coming out Of Box..... Art of living

1. Coming Out of Box
To think freely, not bound by old, nonfunctional, or
limiting structures, rules, or practices. (As if thinking or
creativity were confined in or limited by a figurative
box. Compare this with think inside the box.) You won't
come up with good ideas until you think outside the
box. Let's think outside the box for a minute and try to
find a better solution.

2. Be prepared for a big change.

3.  To re-educate yourself and the way you think is almost a "lifestyle" change.
Basically, you're re-inventing the wheel and you are the wheel. Indications
that it might be time to change your way of thinking include:
 You're in a rut, you know you're in a rut, and no matter what you try, you fall
back into the rut.
 You can't come up with a solution to a nagging problem. Finally, someone
else does and the answer was an incredibly obvious one; it happens a lot.

4. Learn the terms.

5.  If you're familiar with the terms, you'll be in a great position to do some
research into out-of-the-box thinking. Some of the terminology for modes of
"thinking outside of the box" are:
 Reframing
 Lateral thinking
 Process improvements.

6. Understand that, for a given
problem, some people tend to come
up with the more "creative" solutions.

7.  The inability to do so does not reflect a person's intelligence.[1] What it does
indicate is that people with such solutions are the ones who are more willing, or
need, to push themselves out of their comfort zone to get the answers they
seek. Those who think outside of the box are usually:
 Willing to take new perspectives toward day-to-day work.
 Capable of thinking differently with an open mind, thinking about the
substance of issues, and being receptive to doing things differently.
 Focused on the value of finding new ideas and acting on them.
 Ready to strive to create value in newer ways.
 Capable of listening to, supporting, nurturing and respecting others when they
come up with new ideas.[1]
 The driving force behind a lot of people who consistently think outside of the box is
frustration. They don't feel that "enough" is being done, and that the "normal" way of
thinking just isn't getting it done.

8. Learn what inhibits your ability to
change

9.  The following characteristics lessen your ability to make a positive change in
your thinking methods:
 Negative attitude.
 Fear of failure, perfectionism.
 Executive stress, or other stress.
 Following rules, hidebound to black and white thinking (not flexible, unable to
perceive the value in gray areas).
 Making assumptions – about others, about the world, about the expectations
you feel weighing on you, about your own abilities.
 Over-reliance on logic, along with assuming you have an accurate grasp of
what is logical.
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10. Challenge assumptions.

11.  Just because it has always been that way, doesn't mean that it has to continue
to be that way. In fact, by expecting things to never change, you're setting
yourself up for a lot of pain and unhappiness when things – and people – do
change around you, without taking you along. Ways to challenge assumptions
include:
 Ask questions. Don't ignore your questions; give them free rein.
 Stop jumping to hasty conclusions. Haste makes waste and can leave you in hot
water. Reflect over things until the better answer arrives.
 Look at something a different way, literally. Perhaps you've been hammering
out a new design for something at work. You've been looking at this design for
weeks, always in the same position. Try shifting it. Turn the design upside down,
or take it out into the sunshine under the trees, or project it into the ceiling and
have all of your co-workers lie in the floor to observe it. You'll be amazed at
what a position change can do for assumptions and perspective.
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12. Break free of dull routine.

13.  Doing the same thing, day in and day out, will dull even the smartest person's mind. Find
ways of minimizing routine in your life, while still embracing ritual – the two approaches are
very different in result. Ritual is about daily or regular activities that center you, keep you
well (such as exercise or yoga), and give you a sense of place and identity. Routine is
about the things that cause you to fall into a rut, respond without thinking, and that often
feel imposed upon you from elsewhere.
 Change it up, occasionally. Do things differently. Instead of photocopying all the
documents first thing in the morning, email them around to everyone and tell them the
copier's broken. Next morning, email everything again, telling everyone how well
yesterday went and that you've decided to do it like this from now on.
 Change your appearance and clothes. Many a rut is given a swift kick when you treat
yourself to a new look. It's a start, and a really fun one at that.
 Walk a different way to work, catch a bus instead of driving, bring your lunch in instead of
eating out (or vice versa), go home early for a change.
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14. Brainstorm.

15.  Brainstorming can do amazing things to help you think outside-the-box. Here are some
suggestions to get you started:
 Think of vague keywords like "coffee" and follow whatever this leads to next in your mind,
and take it as far as you can go; this can lead to interesting ideas. For example: "Coffee" ->
"Milk" -> "Spilled" -> "Unspillable milk and coffee container".
 Do brain teasers, puzzles, psychometric tests, etc., and challenge your brain to new ways
of doing and seeing things.
 If you hated math, English or science, try it again; this time make yourself do it well. Force
your mind to think down different pathways.
 Learn a new language, a new way of keeping inventory, a new way to be a great boss or
lover.
 Write poems. Poems can spark your creative thinking.
 Visualize work or home solutions through drawing pictures rather than writing things down.

16. Think laterally.

17.  It can be really beneficial to learn about how people do it in other walks of life.
Whether you're a CEO, an engineer, a stay-at-home mom, or a teacher, there
are ways of thinking laterally that can benefit what you're doing.
 Read about processes and solutions in industries different from the one you're
working in. Chances are there are some amazing answers for you to uncover
and apply to your situation.
 The same goes for cross-disciplinary studies. Instead of staying within your own
expertise, branch out and investigate what other disciplines are doing in areas
or topics that interest you. There may be some surprising connections worth
uncovering and adapting.
 Sit down and talk with others who know nothing about what you're doing but
are willing listeners. Explain your situation and challenges and ask for their
thoughts on solutions.

18. Bring your child to work.

19.  There is nothing quite so re-energizing as the fresh, unwearied viewpoint of
a child. It's not that your child is cleverer than you; it's just that your child is
less worn down, more open to speaking their mind in a forthright manner,
and usually unafraid to use what creativity they possess. Why not give your
child a look at the situation or problem before you? Ask them what they'd
do. And listen to their answer very carefully; take it to heart and use the
freshness of perspective they bring to your thinking to help re-energize your
outlook.

20. Take your vacations.

21.  They're not given to you for collecting and wearing around your neck like a
martyr's cross. They're given to you so that you can go away and refresh
your thinking, your body, your mind, your soul. The refreshed you is worth
infinitely more to the company than the worn-out and irritable, frazzled, in-
a-rut you. So if you must sell your soul to the company, at least see
vacations as benefiting the company as much as you.

22. Come Out of your comfort zone: By CDC-DIU

23. STRETCH YOURSELF.
COME OUT
OF THE
COMFORT ZONE &
BE WILLING TO MOVE
INTO THE
CHALLENGE ZONE.

24. LISTEN CAREFULLY,
BUT THE DECISION
SHOULD ALWAYS BE
YOURS.
NOTHING
WILL EVER BE ATTEMPTED,
IF ALL POSSIBLE OBJECTIONS
MUST FIRST BE OVERCOME.

25. BE A VISUALIZER &
AN ACTUALIZER.

26. TAKE THE INITIATIVE.

27. INTROSPECT.

28. “IT IS NOT
THE STRONGEST
OF THE SPECIES,
THAT SURVIVES,
NOR THE MOST INTELLIGENT,
BUT THE ONE
THAT IS
MOST RESPONSIVE
TO CHANGE.”

29. YOU ARE
YOUR OWN RAW-MATERIAL.
YOU ARE
YOUR OWN SCULPTOR.
WHEN YOU KNOW
WHAT YOU CONSIST OF,
AND WHAT YOU WANT TO MAKE OF IT,
THEN, YOU CAN INVENT YOURSELF.

30. Stepping out of Comfort Zone
means
Challenges outside your skills
Activities outside your personality
Experiments that question your
beliefs

31. What are the Benefits ?
Growth
You’ll improve as a person
stepping in to the unknown
teaches you, gives you new life
experiences and tests you.

32. Pride
Even if your experience is
a complete failure, it feels
good to overcome your
fears.

33. Adventure
You may found that success rate with
new ideas are unusually high. Once
you push through the initial fears you
might find something you love.

34. Escape Boredom
At least it can never be
boring. You can inject a lot
more enthusiasm in to your
life.

35. Potential leaders normally ignore
valuable opportunities for these reasons
Doubt in self
Doubt in the
opportunity
Doubt in the
moment

39. WHEN YOU CHANGE YOUR
THINKING
YOU CHANGE YOUR BELIEFS –
EXPECTATIONS –
ATTITUDE –
BEHAVIOUR –
PERFORMANCE –
LIFE.

40. 1. Discipline – Practice yourself to
do things that your emotions and
body want to avoid.

41. 2. Curiosity – Throw away your assumptions
about what will happen and get curious
instead.

42. 3. Find a
Safety Net
Bring along a
person who
will be
supportive of
you.

43. 4. Open your Mind – What you
are doing right now is an
adventure. You will find a lot
more opportunities for
exploration.

44. 5. Find your strength, Now do the
Opposite – People have different talents
but don’t let that limit the experiences
you can have.

45. 7. Use Your
Social
Network
Expand your
social
network and
you can get
unusual
opportunities.

46. 8. Break it
Down
Don’t try to
tackle your
biggest fears all
at once. Pick a
decision and try
it out.

47. 9. Accept the
Nervousness
Don’t try to
control how
you feel, Just
repeat yourself
that no matter
what happens.

48. 10. Make Time
Carve out a
section of your
day for
exploring new
ideas and
adventure.

49. If you think
you can or
you think you
can’t either
way, you’re
right
Henry Ford