Batronyx™

Have you ever studied a problem from every angle possible but the solution still seems to elude you? You just know you know the answer but for some reason you can’t quite put your finger on it.

Here are a couple approaches you might find unusual, ( or not ). While you probably won’t find these approaches labeled as a formalized school of thought in problem solving academia, they have been around a while and many people swear by them. If you give them a try, you might find that elusive answer just pops into your head almost like magic!

Problem Solved!

Reboot your Brain

First up, did you see this post over the weekend: Solve Tough Problems with a Brain Reboot?If not go check out this short meditation primer. Several commenters at LifeHacker point out that taking a walk, and sometimes a nap, are also great ways to clear the cobwebs. Some people get mixed results with this ‘take-a-break‘ kind of thinking, others swear by it. This isn’t just taking a break though.

I want to call attention to the visualizaion technique about mid-post. It is an oddly pro-active approach to what is otherwise a passive activity. It looks like a great way to dig out those answers you already have buried in your own mind.

[ ZenHabits ] via [ LifeHacker ]

The instant solution

The above post reminded me of a video I saw a few months back on YouTube. If you feel lazy or just want quicker results, you might give this Instant Problem Solver a try. It claims to solve any problem in two minutes or less! It is a short, hypnotic induction. You likely already know hypnosis is a common treatment for such problems as weight loss, and quitting smoking. This is an easy way to give the process a try for your problem.

Enjoy!