Daily Critical Thinking Practices:
Morning Routine:
- Review news with source diversity
- Question one assumption you hold
- Identify one area where you might be wrong
- Set an intention to think more clearly
Throughout the Day:
- Ask "What evidence would change my mind?" before debates
- Practice the "Yes, and..." technique to build on ideas
- Notice when you're making quick judgments
- Seek out one perspective that challenges your views
Evening Reflection:
- Review decisions made during the day
- Identify cognitive biases that influenced you
- Note questions that arose and need investigation
- Plan tomorrow's critical thinking focus
Weekly Critical Thinking Projects:
- Choose a controversial topic and research all sides
- Find an expert who disagrees with you and study their reasoning
- Analyze a decision you made and identify what you could improve
- Practice formal debate on a topic you care about
Monthly Critical Thinking Assessments:
- Take online critical thinking tests
- Review and update your belief system
- Identify patterns in your reasoning strengths and weaknesses
- Set goals for improving specific thinking skills