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Something to think about in your week:

• How could I add restrictions to my current goal/project?

A quote to support your thinking:

• “Thinking and creativity can flourish under restricted conditions and there are plenty of studies to back that claim (cf. Stokes 2001; Rheinberger 1997). The scientific revolution started with the standardization and controlling of experiments, which made them comparable and repeatable (cf. Shapin, 1996). Or think of poetry: It imposes restrictions in terms of rhythm, syllables or rhymes. Haikus give the poet very little room for formal variations, but that doesn’t mean they are equally limited in terms of poetic expressiveness. On the contrary: It is the strict formalism that allows them to transcend time and culture. Language in itself is extremely standardised and limited in many ways. We are restricted to the use of only 26 letters, but what that enables us to do! We can write novels, theories, love letters or court orders – just by rearranging these 26 letters. This is certainly not possible despite the restriction to 26 letters, but because of it." - How to Take Smart Notes, Dr. Sönke Ahrens

Some extra thoughts:

• Restrictions create interesting problems for your mind to solve.
• If you’re working towards achieving a goal but it feels overwhelming, restrictions can enhance your motivation.
• Instead of approaching your project with a completely open mind - decide on the restrictions for your project to create inspiration.

Action steps to consider:

• Decide on what restrictions apply to your project/goal to create inspiration.

Appreciate you,

Michelle

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