A keen mind and excellent observation - these are the legendary qualities that allowed Sherlock Holmes to solve the most difficult riddles. And while Sherlock Holmes often emphasized the need to stick to the facts, his behavior also indicates that he relied on his intuition. Logic and intuition went hand in hand in all of his investigations.
It is impossible to intuitively know everything in life. But in some situations, it is intuition that plays a decisive role. When you are trying to draw conclusions about a relationship with a person or make an important decision in life, you are using your intuition. To "calculate" another person and understand how he lives, and what are the motives of his actions, you can learn several intuitive techniques of a famous detective.
Trust your intuition
According to Sherlock Holmes, it's easier to know something than to explain why you know it. For example, everyone knows that twice two is four. But if you are asked to prove it, you may find yourself in a difficult situation. At the same time, you know that this is a fact.
Many people perceive intuition as crazy and unreliable. In the history of mankind, there are many cases of using intuition for mystical purposes. Oracles, witches, sorcerers, prophets resorted to it. The reputation of this excellent quality was greatly undermined by charlatans. But this does not mean at all that intuition is not an important and valuable part of human thinking - provided that it is accompanied by analysis, the study of facts and evidence.
The experience of many years is accumulated in the unconscious. In moments of danger or when you need to make a quick decision, you listen to the voice of intuition.
Intuition differs from logic in that you don't have to prove anything step by step. The decision or answer comes instantly. But in the case of Sherlock Holmes, such an instant solution to the problem came from long experience and habit.
Learn to "read" people
You can understand how a person feels, whether he is lying or telling the truth, by observing him. A lot about people can tell their body language. Just keep in mind that some people can be great actors and deceivers. Do not rely only on gestures and facial expressions, but use other methods of deduction.
Learn to distinguish between falsehood and truth. This is a very important quality of Sherlock Holmes.
Observe people in their daily activities, sitting somewhere on a park bench or at a table in a cafe. In this way, you will learn a lot about their habits, characters, manners and interactions with other people.
Improve your observation skills
One of the most distinctive character traits of Sherlock Holmes was that he noticed things that were not visible to other people. Moreover, he argued that all this is very obvious and elementary.
People often panic, rush, just walk by. But Sherlock Holmes took the time to notice important and remarkable details.
Even if you are just able to stay cool and calm in a rush, you are already ahead of many people.
If you do not have this quality innate, then you can develop it, but it will take time. Learn to be confident, pay attention to your surroundings, rely on common sense.
Hone your main senses: sight, hearing, smell. It is through them that you get the most information. But a person gets so used to these organs of perception that he often takes them for granted. Do not rush to jump to conclusions about the information you receive. Let each organ of perception become more refined.
Develop discernment by noticing valuable details. Not every little thing matters. Notice only out of the ordinary and really important.
Practice with drawings where you need to find differences, confusion, mazes, pictures with hidden words or images. Take your time and don't panic, but try to get things faster each time.
Arrange a test of your observation. Ask yourself how many steps led to the house you just visited, what plants were on the windowsills, what color were the curtains, and what kind of pattern they were. Learn to notice as many details as you can.
Take time to relax
Sherlock Holmes was a good detective, but he also liked to relax. Deduction and observation can only be done within reasonable human limits. Mind, observation and ability to concentrate can be seriously affected if you do not pause in time and gain new strength. Plan time for parties and lazing.
