Everything has been going very well this week. This is due to the fact that I have learned a great deal about critical thinking and the different levels of focused thinking. Before going through this topic, I had never given much thought to how I think, because I am the type of person who thinks about everything, whether it is an assignment, a decision, or simply what to eat. I learntlearned what critical thinking is and how to use it after looking over the topics thoroughly, and I also learned techniques to implement while thinking critically. ItThis taught me how to think critically in three steps: asking questions, answering questions through reasoning, and trusting the findings of my reasoning.
As we discussed the topic "thinking critically and creatively," I learned a few things about myself. One is that I never realized that every time I was confronted with a decision, there was a goal attached to that decision. This helped me realize that I made most of my decisions based on my emotions, and to better myself, I have decided to implement the Question Pyramid on focused thinking provided in the course text.
I feel that through thinking critically and creatively, I will be able to become more self-reliant and independent, as well as realize my own strengths and weaknesses, allowing me to better focus on solutions and set goals.
One of the things I've learned about myself is that I'm irrational and make quick judgments without giving itthem too much thought. I should also strive to learn to solve problems in a more creative way, because it allows me to look at an issue from a different perspective and explore new possibilities.