{"id":10046,"date":"2016-06-21T10:00:11","date_gmt":"2016-06-21T08:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hatrabbits.com\/?p=10046"},"modified":"2023-11-21T15:09:18","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T14:09:18","slug":"time-traveller-technique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hatrabbits.com\/en\/time-traveller-technique\/","title":{"rendered":"The Time Traveller \u2013 a technique to solve tough problems"},"content":{"rendered":"

When trying to solve a difficult problem, creating \u2018psychological distance\u2019 can be very helpful. One simple technique to achieve this distance is called \u2018The Time Traveller\u2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finding a creative solution isn\u2019t always easy. Sometimes you are simply too involved with a problem. The trick in these situations is asking for help from someone with a more objective view. Guess what; such an\u00a0advisor is always close by\u2026<\/p>\n

There is someone who is never too busy to help you out. This person is always around and understands you better than anyone. This person is \u2026you.<\/p>\n

No, I\u2019m not messing with you. The best person to ask for help when you are trying to solve a tricky problem, is yourself.<\/p>\n

Let me explain.<\/p>\n

As I wrote in an earlier post<\/a><\/span>, a bit of mental distance can help you find more original solutions. In today’s\u00a0short article I\u2019d like to share a trick with you to do exactly that; create psychological distance between you and the problem.<\/p>\n

The Time Traveller<\/strong>
\nImagine for a moment that time travel will be invented at some point in the future. Hold that thought.<\/p>\n

Now imagine meeting your ninety-year-old self, who travelled back in time. What would this wise oldie from the future advise you?<\/p>\n

It might seem silly to entertain this thought, but it could very well help you find the insights you need.<\/p>\n

Imagining how your experienced 90-year-old future self gives\u00a0you advice, will help\u00a0you to create psychological distance. The silly exercise allows you to shift your perspective and to see approaches you would otherwise overlook.<\/p>\n

What insights would your time travelling advisor share?<\/p>\n

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Curious what other techniques you could use to tackle tricky problems? Try one of the following techniques to generate even more creative solutions:<\/p>\n