-Not so- Light Meal for My Brain

I just finished reading this book called SIX THINKING HATS by Edward De Bono. I LOOOVEEE THIS BOOK. So inspiring!


Knowing that thinking is the ultimate human resource, i realize then how i have to optimize my thinking capasity. This book helps me find the best strategy to do that. So many inspiring thoughts are revealed in this book. Like this one, my favorite..

^The only people who are very satisfied with their thinking skill are those poor little thinkers who believe that the purpose of thinking is to prove yourself right -to their own satisfaction.^

Here are those wonderful six hats with its concern: (i rewrote it down with some key concepts, it helps to comprehend it easily)

WHITE HAT

neutral and objective.

is concerned with objective facts and figures.

• What information do we have?

• What information do we need?

• What information is missing?

• What questions do we need to ask?

• How we are going to get the information we need?

• Discussion, argument, consensus

• How true is a fact?

RED HAT

anger, rage and emotions.

gives emotional view.

• Can thinking change emotions?

• The emotional background.

• Emotions as bargainingg positions.

• Emotions, values, choices.

• Emotions do not have to be logical or consistent.

• Resist the temptation to justify emotions.

• Hunches, intuitions, impressions

• No need to give reasons or the basis

BLACK HAT

somer and serious.

is cautious and careful.

Points out the weakness in an idea.

• How something does not fit our experience.

• Why something may not work.

• Pointing out difficulties and problems.

• Staying within the law.

• Keeping the values and ethics.

• Point out errors in thinking

• Is it the only possible conclusion?

YELLOW HAT

sunny and positive.

Is optimistic and covers hope and positive thinking.

• Positive thinking

• Yellow is for sunshine and brightness

• Optimism

• Focus on benefit

• Constructive thinking and making things happen

• From the hopeful to the logical.

• What is realism?

• Background reasons for the optimism.

• Proposal and suggestions

GREEN HAT

is grass, vegetation, and abundant, fertile growth

indicates creativity and new ideas.

• New ideas, new concepts, and new perceptions

• The deliberate creation of new ideas

• Alternatives and more alternatives

• Change

• New approaches to problem

• Random provocation

• Pride in the exercise of a skill

• Shaping and tailoring ideas

BLUE HAT

is cool

is concerned with control, the organization of the thinking process, and the use of the other hats.

• Thinking about thinking

• Instructions for thinking

• Asking the rigtht questions

• Defining the problem

• Setting the thinking tasks

• Choreography

• Observation and overview

Result for applying Six Hats Thinking Method:

1. Power (intelligence, experience, knowledge)

2. Time Saving

3. Removal of ego

4. One thing at a time

Are you considering it too??

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Houseplant

I checked on my email this morning and someone sent me this wonderful insprational thought . I would like to share to everyone who read this blog ..

"Dear Putri,

This week I'd like to bring up one of life's small pleasures that actually provides quite a bit of satisfaction: the houseplant. Have you ever noticed how houseplants make a décor more warm and welcoming? There's something pleasing and comforting about them.

The Chinese have long believed that houseplants generate positive energy, Putri, and modern scientific studies support the value of having plants in homes, offices, or environments such as hospitals, schools, and other institutions.

Actually, there are many benefits to having plants around us. As plants take in the air around them, they actually remove some of the airborne toxins and replenish the environment with oxygen. Peace lilies, bamboo, palms, and spider plants are thought to be especially effective at clearing the air of unpleasant toxic chemicals. In addition, studies have shown that plants also have a positive physiological effect on us, by providing relief from anxiety, lowering blood pressure, and adding to a general sense of well-being.

Plants in school and work environments have been credited for boosting productivity, shortening reaction time, increasing spatial perceptions, and building concentration. Students who study with plants nearby are more likely to be in regular attendance, while people who work in offices surrounded by plants tend to enjoy their jobs more than employees who work in more sterile environments.

Personally, Putri, I think the nicest thing about plants is the simple fact of having these living, green organisms growing in my home and office. I hope you are already enjoying the calming and pleasant benefits of your own houseplants. But if you haven't been exercising your green thumb, maybe it's time to get your hands a little dirty!"

..if possible i'm gonna start growing some houseplants at home. ^_^