A LIST OF 10 CREATIVE PROMPTS TO ADDRESS THOSE STICKY PROBLEMS. Turn it upside down. Make it Messy. Turn it into a question. Move from General to Specific OR Specific to General. Work at a different pace. Think of all the “wrong” ways to do it. Phone a friend. Define the problem in 3 words or...

When your fridge breaks, sometimes it’s easier to start over. Deciding what’s worth keeping and what should be thrown away can take too many mental calories. What’s safe to eat? What was in there “just because”? It’s quicker to throw it all away and move on to the next thing. It might be costlier,...

Approach your work as though you’re a gardener. Or a chef. Or a mechanic. Get a fresh perspective. Go through the rituals of preparation differently. Lay out all your tools beforehand. Take a look under the hood. Make sure everything is mise en place (thanks @Reed) If you want to go a step...