The document outlines 9 strategies for developing critical thinking skills: 1) Turn downtime into think time by reflecting on your day. 2) Take problems one at a time with a specific strategy. 3) Focus on intellectual standards like clarity and precision. 4) Keep an intellectual journal to log experiences. 5) Look within to develop traits like perseverance. 6) Challenge your own views and perspectives. 7) Get in touch with your emotions and analyze them. 8) Analyze group influences on your thoughts and actions. 9) Practice these strategies daily to continuously learn and improve critical thinking.