Emily Pearson assessments say there is no quick hack to becoming a critical thinker but there are some habits that one can build to alter their character in the right direction.
Habit number one-
Read a lot and read widely exposing yourself to unique points of view is a good way to spark constant curiosity and to stay open-minded. Well-read people understand that there are multiple ways to look at a problem and multiple lenses with which to view the world.
Habit number two-
Don't jump to conclusions. A good critical thinker has built up the habit of not jumping to conclusions especially in the absence of data they only make a judgment once they have studied a topic in some depth and can justify their position with sound reasoning.
Habit number three –
Create systems not goals for example creating a system habit or ritual that promotes writing every day is more effective than setting the goal of writing an essay a week. A system can be measured, refined and optimized. A goal cannot .I can work on the inputs of my system to create better quality and quantity of outputs. A goal only focuses on the outputs to improve the quality of my writing.
Habit number four –
Argue with yourself great thinkers routinely and intelligently try to counter their own arguments. They go back and forth until only the most rational and strongest argument exists based on the knowledge
They have. This is also the mission of any good scientists. The scientist tries to prove themselves wrong not right. When they continually fail to do so it's very likely that only the truth remains.
Habit number five –
Be willing to change your opinion. Be unattached to information. Have the willingness to change an opinion in the face of better data.
Habit number six –
Writing is thinking. the better we get at writing the better we get at thinking. Writing also helps us separate what we actually know from what we think.
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