Convergence, divergence in thinking processes lead to quick solutions.

Divergence thinking process involves a free-thinking attitude on any one topic. When you think of as many aspects as possible about any one topic or subject, you are thinking in a divergent manner.

This is looking at the same thing from many different angles and finally your convergent process of thinking helps you to bring all those aspects together to come to a coherent and cognitive conclusion.

When you think of anything in a one-track manner, you delete all feasible possibilities that are related to that particular topic or problem. It is like wearing blinkers and thinking, cutting out the panoramic viewpoint. Thus it is vital to have a divergent, convergent process in your thinking to enable you to reach a proper conclusion.

Creativity does not come form a high IQ level; it is based on a person's capacity to think in a divergent manner. People, who are happy with risks, are willing to take chances, are curious about everything and anything, and are persistently nonconformists think in the divergent way.

Musicians have been found by researchers to be quite adventurous in their thinking processes; they tend to use both the hemispheres of the brain and indulge in divergent thinking. Their thought processes work simultaneously in divergent, convergent ways and enhance their creativity.

There are some steps you can take to increase your capacity of divergent thinking in your every day life. Inculcating these habits as second nature will empower you to cut short time spent on unnecessary and irrelevant matters. The simple steps are listed below:

• Meditation - Try and put aside a few minutes every day to sit quietly and meditate; this will enrich your concentration powers.
• Question a problem and keep jotting down your questions; the more the relevant questions the better you will be able to close in on the problem.
• Brainstorming ideas with colleagues and other sharp thinkers will open up avenues you may not have known to exist. See the broader picture but do not miss the trees because of the woods.
• Keeping a diary has helped many to pursue matters in a diligent and positive manner.
• Get involved in any creative activity that interests you - helps to widen your horizons.
• Finally, write on any topic with gusto nonstop. You will be surprised with your own flow of ideas and thoughts.