To be open-minded is to look at all information somewhat and non-biasedly, even if that information goes against your own thoughts and beliefs. While most people consider themselves 100% open-minded, we sometimes need help accepting new information that conflicts with our current knowledge. There are methods and lessons we can learn to make ourselves more open-minded; these can be found in the featured resources below.
Our first resource is a TEDxTalk that describes how open-mindedness can lead to better problem-solving. Throughout the 15-minute video, presenter Paul Sloane details how accepting new information can present new opportunities at home, work, and everyday life.
Watch Are You Open Minded? Three Ways to Break Thinking Patterns here:
Practicing Open Mindedness
Many of us want to believe that we are always open-minded, even with information that goes against our current beliefs. However, most people are stubborn and find accepting new or uncomfortable information difficult.
To begin practicing and improving your open-mindedness, check out this post from NPR and learn how simple tips can lead you to develop a more open mind. Read NPR's You're Probably Not As Open-Minded As You Think. Here's How To Practice here: https://bit.ly/46iAJHm.
15 Open-Mindedness Examples
Here are 15 great examples of being open-minded in everyday life. These examples, ranging from accepting when you're incorrect to being willing to listen to those you disagree with to fairly judging everyone involved in a conflict, show that it's easy to begin to be open-minded; all it takes is a desire to do so.
Find it here: https://helpfulprofessor.com/open-mindedness-examples/
How open-minded do you think you are? Do you like to learn new information? Let us know in the comments below!
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