Switch Thinking Blog
Posts to help you switch your thinking
Create amazing, new ideas, opportunities & experiences.
Switch your Focus from Physical to Mental Health
The Switch Thinking System is built around the switch from Box Mode (i.e. structured) to Ball Mode (i.e. imaginative). To help you make this switch I have developed 6 Switches. One of which is Switch the...
How random prompts can unlock the creativity of AI
There is lots of advice about prompts for AI. They all sound reasonable and linear. As a result Generative AI such as ChatGPT will respond in a logical way. But are we missing a bigger opportunity to unlock...
Creating Everyday Moments of Genius
We tend to think of genius as rare — a flash of brilliance from a lone inventor, artist, or visionary. But what if genius wasn’t a once-in-a-lifetime event? What if it wasn’t just for the chosen few? What if...
To think outside the box don’t think of the box
Think outside the box. It’s one of the most widely used phrases in business, education, and creative problem-solving. It sounds inspirational — even revolutionary. But despite its popularity, this phrase may...
Are you change-ready?
You have heard it all before the 'world is changing.' Of course it is. The difference seems to be that it is continuously changing. And changing at a faster rate. It could be a tweet from the US president or...
Is it time to reimagine genius?
‘Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.’ Thomas Edison (1847 – 1931) Is this still the case? Is it time to reimagine genius? Thomas Edison was a prolific American inventor...
Brainstorming based on the latest Brain Science
It’s time to update how we think about brainstorming. For decades, brainstorming has been the go-to method for generating ideas. “Suspend judgment.” “Every idea is a good idea.” “No criticism allowed.” These...
Switch Thinking instructions for your AI
Many people have asked me can they use Switch Thinking with AI. My answer is of course a resounding yes. In fact, Generative AI such as ChatGPT can amplify and accelerate Switch Thinking. So here is a guide...
Why switch your thinking?
Let's start with the basics. The idea of switching is not a new idea. Consider these examples: You can switch from attack to defence on the sporting field. You could switch jobs or careers. Or switch places...
A fun, easy way to unlock your amazing mind
Rather than starting with what you don’t have, a new approach is to start with a new assumption. What if we all had an Amazing Mind? The key is to find a way to unlock this capability whenever and wherever you need it.
Why is change so scary?
I was thinking about making some changes in the New Year (as you do) and I wondered why is change for most people so scary. Perhaps it was me I thought. So I asked ChatGPT to rank the 10 most scariest words...
How to Switch your Thinking in the next 2 minutes
In the next 2 minutes you could: clean your teeth brush your hair boil the jug for a cup of tea... Or you could switch your mode of thinking from say critical to creative thinking. Or logic to imagination. Or...
“I used to like Edward de Bono tips for generating new ideas, however your 6 Switches framework is more accessible, structured and achievable.”
Alexis Haywood, Principal Consultant