Close-Mindedness and Open-Mindedness

Signs of close-mindedness.
How to become an open-minded person.
Benefits of having an open mind.

1. OPEN-MINDEDNESS

2. SIGNS OF CLOSE-MINDEDNESS Source: https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/oldmcseguy/blog/top-10-signs-youre-a-narrow-minded-person By: Jay Clark from Wealthy Affiliate

3. Close-minded person generalizes everything Source: https://www.slideshare.net/arminwisselink/icc-lesson-stereotypes If they see a couple of rude people in a group, they will generalize all the people in that group are rude. Generalization can inhibit further thought.

4. Close-minded people are judgemental. Source: https://sweetlysavedsista.wordpress.com/2015/09/12/dont-jump-to-conclusion/ They skip to conclusion or preconceived ideas without legitimate reasons. Being judgemental will limit yourself in the experiences to which you are exposed.

5. Close-minded people enjoy pinpointing the shortcomings. Source: https://image.shutterstock.com/image-vector/sad-depressed-young-woman-surrounded-260nw-1081600553.jpg Blaming others can contribute to feeling of helplessness, powerlessness, anger, and depression as well.

6. Close-minded people does not like new ideas. They are unwilling to expose themselves to new opinions even if they are based from facts. They see change as inherently negative and they are unable to move forward.

7. Close-minded people are obsessed of being always right. They are unwilling to admit that their opinions, ideas, or ways of doing things are flawed. They may be difficult to talk and they get angry quickly.

8. How To Have An Open Mind Source: https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/open-mind-functioning-better-like-parachutes-37880279.jpg By: Forbes, Medium.com, HBR.org

9. Explore the unknown. Source: https://www.optimuslearningservices.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Training-for-unknown-unkowns.png Embrace something that is foreign to you. You can try different route or try something new. Try to get out of your comfort zone.

10. Avoid assumptions. Don't form any negative opinions on things you have never tried. If there is no evidence to prove, you should try things yourself before you say anything. Hearing other's opinion is not a form of confirmation.

11. Learn to examine situation in multiple perspective. Source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e5/Point_of_view_bias.jpg You may think that your way is the best way, but you should listen to some arguments from the other side to see what the other people are saying. You may find that they may have some good ideas of their own.

12. Always think more positive than negative. You can always find good in almost all situation even bad situations. Most people stay away from problems. If you have an open mind, you see problems as an opportunity rather than a bad thing. Source: http://www.mcqw.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Problems-to-Opportunities.jpg

13. Try a new hobby. Source: https://404store.com/2017/05/06/teen-new-hobby-guitar.jpg Try something you have not tried before. Learn a foreign language. Your new hobby may turn into a passion and will change the way you look at the world.

14. Educate yourself. Source: https://blog.toggl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/educate-yourself-carreer.jpg You have to broaden your horizon any way you can by going to school or reading books. Being educated will make you more informed and less likely to form close minded opinions.

15. Travel as much as you can. Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/Travel/2016/October/venice-tourists-AP-TRAVEL.jpg?imwidth=450 You should make a habit of traveling if you have the budget. If you cannot afford to travel, watch Travel Channel or National Geographics so you can see how people live in other countries.

16. Ask a lot of questions. Source: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/sites/default/files/assets/contacts/question-header-2.jpeg Don't be that know-it-all person. Surround yourself with people smarter than you and ask a lot of questions. You will be amazed by how much you will learn.

17. Benefits of Open-Mindedness Unlimited thoughts Strengthens yourself Higher confidence You will have more fun Easier to solve problems Improve leadership Higher tolerance level Higher energy You will be smarter

18. Summary “ The measure of intelligence is the ability to change" -Albert Einstein. Source: https://www.carew.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/albert-einstein.jpg