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Feelings
2. How do you feel about this subject? No long explanations just one or two words for
example, I feel worried, I feel stressed, I feel insecure etc. You can also feel how the issue
makes you feel physically speaking.
The Benefits
3. Now we are going to look at the benefit of the issue. This is more difficult, sometimes the
benefits are hidden and you need to make an effort to find one, so think positive here. A
possible example could be, “I don’t waste money on things I don’t really need”
Risk & Caution
4. Next we look at the risks of this issue, are there any negative consequences or something
we need to be careful about. For example, “I can’t save money to invest in new projects
or new business”
Creative Thinking
5. Now that we have thought about the important aspects of the problem, the facts, benefits
and cautions, we have some space to have fun and be creative. What can we come up with
to solve the problem? Think of the most daring ideas! Example, “Instead of working 60
hours a week, I work 55 earn roughly the same and dedicate 5 hours to developing
Creative Thinking!”
Next Steps
6. Inspired? Has your outlook changed about the initial issue? Are there any ideas you want
to take further and put into action? Make a list of ideas that are possible and explore them
further.

Now use this method to explore an issue you are currently facing in your work, profession or
studies/apprenticeship.

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