You Don’t Need More Time, You Need Space
You’ve been there. Staring at the clock, scrambling to find just a few more minutes to solve a problem. “If only I had more time,” you say to yourselves. But here’s the hard truth: time isn’t the issue—space is.
When you focus on solving problems with time, you’re putting pressure on the brain to perform. Pressure reduces clarity and narrows focus. Like a tightrope walker balancing above a crowd, your mind wobbles, desperately trying not to fall off.
The Space to Think
Creating “space” frees mental room to think creatively and flexibly. It’s not measured in minutes but in mindset and distance. The best ideas don’t strike when staring at a screen with the clock ticking. They show up when you’re away—on a walk, showering, or letting your mind wander while staring out the window.
Why? Because space allows your mind to make connections it can’t make when forced into a corner. Your brain needs permission to roam freely.
Three Ways to Create Space for Solutions
- Step Away from the Problem—Force yourself to leave the task physically. Take a short walk or brew a cup of coffee. Physical distance creates mental clarity.
- Ask Better Questions - Instead of “How do I fix this?” try, “What’s one small step I could take next?” Asking smaller, less daunting questions creates room for answers to emerge.
- Schedule Thinking Space—Treat “thinking time” as sacred. Block it in your calendar like a meeting. This isn’t wasted time; it’s when breakthroughs happen.
Stop waiting for more time to appear. It never does. Focus on creating space—mentally, emotionally, and physically—for ideas to breathe.
Give your mind the space it needs, and solutions will follow.