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Hello, dear readers of Valery Kharlamov’s blog! Insight is the ability to predict events based on one’s own experience and accumulated knowledge. Its main components are mindfulness, intuition and awareness. A person is not born with a built-in insight function. It develops throughout life, so if it is sometimes difficult for you not only to predict, but even to anticipate the consequences of your actions, do not be discouraged, today I will tell you how to train this skill in yourself.
Top Ways
1. Mindfulness
For a while, you will have to turn into Sherlock Holmes, that is, notice any, even insignificant details. And remember them. You need this in order to expand the cognitive sphere, and to understand what the scenarios may be.
For example, imagine that you have read an article about non-verbal communication. Now, carefully observing the gestures and facial expressions of the interlocutor, they realized that he was lying, which is why they did not agree to conclude an agreement with him. Thus, they saved their reputation and the financial condition of the company. Tell me, could you understand that partnering with this person is one of the worst ideas, despite her eloquence, persuasion, and temptation of the idea, if you were not attentive to his non-verbal manifestations?
For a moment it may seem that something supernatural and mystical is happening when someone declares with confidence that some projects have no prospects, and it is necessary to switch to a completely different activity, and subsequently turns out to be right. There is a feeling that such a person is able to see the future, read minds or made a deal with the devil, in exchange for the gift of clairvoyance.
But in fact, it is just a manifestation of a well-trained cognitive sphere. That is, he has well-developed thinking, memory, attention, etc. Therefore, I suggest that you definitely use the recommendations from the article «How to learn the basics of the Sherlock Holmes deductive method.»
2. Learn to «read between the lines»
That is, try to analyze the motives of other people. That’s why one is actively stuffing himself into friends, the other is always late for meetings with you, which makes him terribly angry, and the third speaks in such a way that it is completely incomprehensible what he wants and so on?
Only, in order not to turn into a person stricken with schizophrenia and living in fantasies, periodically compare your guesses with reality. So you will know what was right and what was wrong, you will gain experience in understanding people and yourself, inclusive. Comparison occurs with the help of direct questions. True, it is important to take into account and select the moment when they will be, so to speak, “in the subject”, that is, they will look the most organic and out of place.
Climbing into the soul is not worth it, trying to get to the bottom of the truth. But if in a calm atmosphere you say: “I want to ask you for a long time, I’m just wondering, why did you choose me?” and so on, it is quite likely that you will be heard.
And importantly, you must subject each of your actions to analysis. If you learn to understand yourself, you will understand the psychology of the people around you more clearly. So keep track of what you feel, why, and think about how to deal with it — in this case, the whole world will open up to you, and life will change dramatically.
3. Diary
Remember that reflection, that is, writing down thoughts, some situations, feelings, etc., is the best assistant to awareness. Therefore, get a notebook or notebook where you will write out your observations, doubts and questions.
For example, you were talking with a colleague and noticed that he was too tense, but only for some reason in relation to you — fix this nuance and be more attentive to him in the future in order to get an answer to the question of why he is so feels close to you. Afraid, or conceived to overthrow from the desired position? Or maybe the tension is manifested due to the recognition of you as an authoritative worker?
4. Observer
Become such an eternal observer. The moment has come when it is necessary to “lose your temper”, that is, to switch attention to external circumstances and the environment. Memorize new places, roads, shop signs and street names, people you meet often, and everything, everything, everything that catches your eye.
In your free time, you should absorb information like a sponge, just then it will be difficult to deceive you, or set you up, because insight allows you to anticipate such moments.
5. Intuition
What can be the gift of foresight if a person does not hear, or does not trust his inner voice? Train your intuition by learning to rely on yourself — it will be much easier to predict events and make the right decisions, sometimes even those that can save lives.
If you do not really understand what it is and how to train it, it does not matter, the best methods are outlined in this article.
6. Trust yourself
Learn to trust your judgments and conclusions, especially if your level of self-esteem leaves much to be desired. But, at the same time, do not rush and do not make hasty conclusions, develop, along with other qualities, patience and endurance.
It will be effective if you simultaneously try the methods indicated in the article «Strengthening and educating your willpower and character.»
7. “What if?”
Play the game: «What if?». Let your imagination run wild and let your inquisitive mind come up with unusual and tricky questions. While you are sorting through the most suitable options, it is quite possible that you can get insight — the answer to an important question that comes completely unexpectedly, and, as it were, dawns.
8. Doubts
Doubt what is happening, the words and actions of others, only not out loud, but to yourself, thinking and analyzing. The main thing to remember is that this is training, and you just want to have the ability to predict and anticipate, otherwise you risk losing relationships with loved ones.
9. Comparisons
Make it a habit to compare, whether it be the actions of one person, or natural phenomena. What was this day like last year? What was the weather like? What events took place? Be constantly looking for differences and similarities.
10. Thinking
Observation is, of course, very important, but do not forget about thinking. Moreover, both logical and lateral, that is, creative. Otherwise, we will not be able to come to any constructive conclusions and conclusions. So, arm yourself with the recommendations from the article “Ways to develop lateral thinking” and start training.
Conclusion
And that’s all for today, dear readers! Insight helps to achieve success, recognition and respect, as people who are able to understand “human souls”, who can think logically and support any conversation are highly valued in the world.
By following the above methods, you will not only become more aware and attentive, but also significantly increase your level of intelligence. And all these features can protect you from manipulation and lies, so that you can freely build your happy future. So read, train and take care of yourself!