Reflection

I have two more areas to cover to complete my posts. When we think about how our minds work, it is interesting to know that the two hemispheres in the brain enjoy doing different types of thinking. Some of us prefer one type of thinking over another and will probably choose careers that support our preferences. School, however, doesn't always support our preferences and this can be a bit stressful when school assignments or courses don't allow for using the preferred type of thinking.

Here are a few links you may find interesting on this topic.

This is an interesting example of linear vs. fragmented thinking http://www.akidjustlikeme.com/id79.htm 

Here are some lateral thinking puzzles http://www.folj.com/lateral/  

This is an overview of gestalt versus linear thinking http://www.geocities.ws/josh_shaine/gestalt.html

When work or school environments don't facilitate your preferred thinking patterns, you could end up feeling anxious or even depressed. I hope that these blogs have helped you to see that all types of thinking are valuable, and if you are a different type of learner or thinker (gestalt, fragmented, creative), you are your best self and celebrate that!

Here is a link that may be valuable if you are feeling anxious or depressed because you feel that you are out of place due to your thinking preferences not aligning with what is expected of you.

http://www.adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/ask-and-learn/webinars

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Reflection:

I enjoyed learning with Sarah about different types of thinking and how our minds work. Sarah and I are similar in the way we think but I have more tendencies toward being on the dyslexia continuum than she does. Sarah really supported this project and brought great insight to it. I thank her for her support.

Personally, I enjoyed learning about this topic and it helped me to understand myself better and value my mind's unique way of thinking about the world.