Overcoming Barriers to Analysis

Analysis is a complex-thinking skill, and all of us put up walls to avoid having to analyze certain situations, ideas, or information. While those barriers can sometimes provide comfort, they can also block us from deeper understanding and appreciation. Below are some common roadblocks to analysis and some strategies for overcoming them.

Barrier 1:  Analysis might challenge my worldview.

Analyzing something deeply can  sometimes change how we think about it. Try  to go into analysis with an open mind, aiming  to understand rather than prove something  right or wrong.

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Barrier 2:  Analysis takes the fun out of things.

Analyzing can make us see flaws we did not notice before, which might lessen our  enjoyment. To avoid getting tired of analyzing,  break it up into small sessions. Remember it is okay to take a step back.

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Barrier 3:  Analysis just makes stuff up.

Some people think analysis means guessing or  finding hidden meanings that are not there. To  avoid this misconception, be sure to back up your ideas with strong evidence to show that your how your interpretation makes sense, even if it’s not the only possible answer.

 Tell us another made up story, we're all really interested (wonka)