How to Develop the skills

Curiosity

Unless one is curious about their surroundings, nothing can be questioned. It is very simple to sit back and take what is given to us. Everybody does that. To critically think anything, the first and the most important question asked is- “Why?” Though often it is thought that a child is born with the quality of being curious, such is not the case. It is about making the conscious choice of sitting up, looking at the situation and pushing oneself to ask why something is happening. It might take time but by this small method, anyboady can start looking at the world in a new light. Just ask, “Why?”

Observation

Along with an open mind, a set of open eyes and ears will take everyone a long way. Observing the surroundings often produce answers that would have otherwise remained obscured in plain view. There are various techniques to develop observational skills, like journaling or writing down all that one sees or actively listening to the chatter around. Once someone begins to pick up on all this information, questions will automatically start popping up.

Accepting biases

Everyone no matter how educated has a set of biases. Prejudices people have been brought up, things that have forced someone to be cautious and just make a choice. To critically think, one does not have to let go of these biases though that is the hopeful ultimate goal. At the moment, it is about accepting biases that one might have. One can be extremely prejudiced against another community of workers or such. We need to be aware of this bias, and then move to ask questions like “Is the bias affecting my ability to think?” “Who does this bias actually benefit?”

Identification

One cannot start to think about a situation unless one has actually identified the situation. Whenever faced with a new challenge, a question or perhaps a new variant of the same old problem, keep an open mind. Question the people who are behind what is happening, why is it happening and how it will impact everyone

Research

To be able to think critically, one needs to know what is happening. Think of the context of the information or the source.  This will not be served to anyone on a silver platter and one has to make an active effort in order to understand the context. Without the background information and just face value of things, anybody can easily mislead. Once again, it comes back to questioning everything.

Active learning

Any sort of thinking will fall short if the individual does not have information. There’s a reason successful people urge students to constantly keep reading books. They are a source of information and keep the mind engaged. Today’s world presents everyone with even more learning opportunities like audio books, educational videos and so much more. Being up to date with the current happening in not only your field of work but also the current events can help you make a more informed decision. 

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