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Finding Signal in the Noise: The Transformative Power of Deep Thinking
We are constantly bombarded with notifications, and information can feel overwhelming, like trying to hear a whisper in a room. It’s easy for our thoughts to get drowned out by distractions. This is where time for thinking comes in, as it is helpful and essential for keeping our minds clear and boosting productivity.
TfTHacker • Finding Signal in the Noise: The Transformative Power of Deep Thinking
This such a true paragraph. Though, it seems like the “noise” was initially amplified almost one hundred years ago on September 7, 1927, when the television was first invented. Today, with all the forms of constant input, it feels like this noise is more of an incessant scream!
In a world that constantly vies for your attention, the ability to steer and maintain your focus is akin to having a superpower. Nurturing this skill through deep thinking boosts your productivity and allows you to reclaim sovereignty over your thoughts.
TfTHacker • Finding Signal in the Noise: The Transformative Power of Deep Thinking
It is funny how we tend to practice for a lot of activities in advance of performing, like sports, music, rehearsing for something like a speech or even a small, important talk, but we rarely practice intentional thinking.
While typical mediation points to emptying your brain and breathing, which provides some benefit, I have found that loading my brain up with something is more effective.
I have found this helpful both in my walk with God and in problem solving. By “loading” a problem that I’m thinking through and going for a walk or other such environment to encourage my brain to enter into diffuse thinking. Instead of white-knuckling it through the problem with all the thoughts and other “noise”, my brain takes a fresh, calming breath and engages with the problem or refreshes with scripture I have loaded.
Psalm 46:10 encourages us to remember our Creator, to be still and know that He is God. To know that He is in control and has designed us and the world.
What a great reminder during a hectic day. Loading this into my memory, then going outside to walk and think on this for 15-minutes recharges me and reorients me properly.