7 Habits Of Mind To Improve Your Thinking And Writing

I want to help you improve your thinking with 7 “habits of mind” that will transform the way you approach your writing and, ultimately, fuel your idea engine.

In the age of AI writing tools like ChatGPT, there is only one superpower you can develop:

Writing effectively.

But writing begins in the mind, not on the page.

To craft engaging writing, you need to first think clearly. Once you’ve done the thinking, it’s not hard to write. But it takes time, practice, and discipline to learn to connect the dots in your mind—for yourself and your readers.

These 7 thinking habits will help you up your Digital Writing game and educate the robots!

Let’s dive in.

Habit #1: Be curious.

Most people will type until they run out of ideas and then stop.

When the initial excitement fades, so does the energy to explore further. But this is exactly when you shouldn’t give up. Because your initial ideas are obvious ideas.

Instead, ask questions.

Search for answers, even if they don’t come easily. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the topic. You’ll find fresh insights, setting you apart from other writers And ultimately you’ll create a more engaging and enjoyable piece of writing.

The more you ask “why?” and “how?” the better your writing will be.

Habit #2: Be open.

When you don’t consider other viewpoints, you are:

• Biased.
• Stuck in your head.
• Missing diversity of thought.

Consider what you receive before you reject it as irrelevant.

For example:

If you’re writing about remote work as a single suburbanite, don’t just focus on your own experience. What about the people who don’t have a suitable home office? Or the people who struggle with isolation and family distractions? Or even…