What does “thinking well” mean to you? And what helps you think well?

Great discussion topic Shireen! For me thinking is related to the process of being agentic in this world; we Perceive the world and Interpret it, Decide what to do then Act. Thinking is the perceiving, interpreting, and deciding parts. There are ways to focus on and improve each part to bring yourself into health and prosperity. 2) your perception is coloured by your belief systems see Reticular Activation System. Also emotions can colour your perception, what's why being embodied and aware of your emotions can make you better at perceiving reality. 3) your interpretation is definitely coloured by our belief systems, as well as any mental models and cognitive biases you might have 4) decision making is the real of strategy and tactics. Despite common use of storytelling, it's possible to use tools like Wardley Mapping and Cynefin to make decisions in a systemic way that take into account the reality of the multiple interacting complex systems we live in. Of course all of these processes are occurring in your physical body, so things like sleep, diet, hydration, and relaxation will improve thinking across the board. The number of people with reduced cognition due to excess carb intake or poor sleep hygeniene is huge. Anyway, this is the framework I use to understand and improve my thinking.