Critical Thinking – எளிமையாக நல்ல முடிவுகள் எடுக்க ஒரு சின்ன மந்திரம்!**

**Critical Thinking – எளிமையாக நல்ல முடிவுகள் எடுக்க ஒரு சின்ன மந்திரம்!**

*Written by Neha & Noah*

**Hey friends!**

Have you ever felt like you’re drowning in decisions? Like… every single day?

**நாம தினமும் எவ்வளவோ முடிவுகள் எடுக்குறோம்.**

Some are small – like, “Should I drink tea or coffee?”

But others are big – “Should I vote for this politician?”, “Should I start that new diet everyone is talking about?”, “Can I really become rich from this email?” 😅

Truth is, life throws too many choices at us. And honestly, **we can’t always make the perfect decision** every single time. But… good news! There’s a simple way to improve our chances. It’s called **critical thinking**.

🌱 So... What is Critical Thinking?

**Critical thinking** just means thinking deeply before deciding.

It’s like taking a step back, looking at the full picture, spotting any lies or hidden traps, and then choosing what’s best for *you*.

அது நிறைய கேள்விகள் கேட்பதையும், சந்தேகிக்குற nature-ஐ develop பண்ணுவதையும் பற்றிதான்.

For example, instead of blindly believing something that “feels” right, a critical thinker checks the facts. They ask questions, remove all the fluff, and focus only on what’s useful.

🖐️ Here's a Simple 5-Step Guide to Think Critically

Let’s break it down in 5 simple steps that work for almost **any problem**.

 **Step 1: Formulate your question 🧐**

முதலில், நீ எதை தெரிந்து கொள்ள விரும்புற என முடிவெடு.

Let’s say you’re thinking about starting a new diet.

Are you doing it for weight loss? More energy? Better health?

If you don’t know your real reason, you’ll easily fall for marketing tricks like “lose 10kg in 2 weeks!”

But when you know your *actual goal*, you’ll find better answers that really suit your needs.

**Step 2: Gather your information 🔍**

சரியான கேள்வி இருந்தா, சரியான தகவல்களையும் தேட முடியும்.

Read, research, talk to people. Ask a doctor, check honest reviews.

Information helps you see the pros and cons – what’s useful and what’s just hype.

 **Step 3: Apply the information 🧠**

Now, don’t just collect facts. Use them!

Ask yourself:

* “What assumptions am I making?”

* “Is this information even logical?”

* “Is someone trying to manipulate me?”

Like those emails that say, “Click here to become a millionaire!”

Pause. Ask: “Do I really believe this? Is there any proof?”

கேள்வி கேள். சந்தேகம் வை. இது தான் critical thinking-ன் அஸ்திரம்.

#### **Step 4: Consider the consequences 🔮**

A decision might seem good now… but what about later?

Suppose a politician says, “I’ll reduce petrol prices!” – Sounds great, right?

But wait… what about pollution? Traffic? Climate issues?

**நீங்க எடுத்த முடிவு நாளை என்ன விளைவுகளை உண்டாக்கும்?**

Always think beyond just the short term.

**Step 5: Explore other viewpoints 🌏**

This one’s super important. Even if you strongly disagree with someone, try to understand **why** they think that way.

Maybe you don’t support a particular political party. That’s fine.

But try to learn: “Why do *others* support them?”

It helps you see the full picture – and sometimes, it can change your own thinking too!

### 💡 Final Thoughts from Neha & Noah:

Life doesn’t come with a guidebook. But if you use critical thinking, you’ll be able to make smarter, more thoughtful choices.

நமக்கு எதிரே நிறைய தடைகள், விளம்பரங்கள், நம்பிக்கைகள் நிறைந்துள்ளன. ஆனா நம்ம ஞானத்தோட, கேள்விகளோட, நம்ம வழியை நாமே கண்டுபிடிக்கலாம்.

So next time you’re stuck with a tough decision, just pause, think, and go through these 5 steps. Trust us – it works!

**With love,

Neha & Noah 💛**