Anxiety is an interesting thing.
Google's first search result states it as //
"A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome."
It is present in all human beings, and even animals. It keeps us aware and cautious. From a primal perspective, it can keep us safe at times. These are good instinctual forms of anxiety. However, we can slip into other forms. Some anxiety holds us back or leads us down into a dark place.
What is the thought process like? We first are triggered by a flaw that we have realized in our life. We take current data in our mind that we have connected, and then we predict an outcome or develop insights. However, many times the insight is wrong or irrational because the reason for being in this thought cycle came from "worry, nervousness, or unease". These launching points don't allow for healthy or rational thought . Many times this anxiety is triggered from an external source. If only life was more "user-friendly" at times. Unfortunately, many things are out of our control, which also has an essence of beauty. Some experiences in life we must go through to grow.
It's interesting what happens after these insights are developed. We become extremely passionate about fixing what seems to be a flaw in our life. We start problem solving...
Having said this...
What if you enter this analytical state, not from worry or unease, but out of inspiration. Thats a beautiful place to come from, because from here, we can use our complex thought cycle to identify flaw in the external world, and through creativity, find positive solutions. This is design thinking.
Man made design should not complicate another man or woman's life. We have sometimes forgotten that. The goal is to create awe. Giving extra comfort or ease to a human beings life can make the most difference.
Because as we know, life is hard enough.
