While I believe that overcoming these obstacles will probably take the most effort, I think that this effort should be spent. Keeping these attitudes really leaves a person locked "inside the box." Fifth and finally, environmental obstacles are discussed as those incidents that occur in a person's physical environment. People, work environment, and other "specific, observable features of our surroundings" (2-27) are what the authors define as environmental obstacles. Environmental obstacles can be difficult to overcome because, sometimes, there is little that a person can do about overcoming them. For instance, if a particular person is difficult to deal with, some people aren't sure how to resolve the conflict. Resolving the conflict, or thinking of resolving it, can often cause stress, which leads to other obstacles. The authors cite not having enough time as one of the most common environmental obstacles, as supervisors require work to be done quickly. Not having enough support, including a pleasant working environment and the conditions required for your work, a working area filled with distractions, and a boss that causes stress, are examples of environmental obstacles. I think one of the most difficult environmental obstacles is an environment full of distractions, especially...

In order to solve this situation, a person might try to discuss this with other people. Other examples of overcoming these obstacles include learning to work with these obstacles so they do not impact you as much, managing your own affairs wisely, and eliminating the distractions that you can eliminate on your own.
After reading this chapter, I understand the importance of creative thinking, especially in the professional environment, although it is also important on a personal level. The five types of obstacles to creative-thinking -- perceptual, emotional/psychological, intellectual, cultural, and environmental -- are all difficult obstacles to overcome. They can, however, be overcome through thoughtful dedication. After reading this chapter, I am dedicated to developing my own ability to overcome my own obstacles to this important skill. Still, I understand that I have many of my own creative-thinking obstacles, most of which range from my perception and my environment. I often find it hard to change my perception because I solve problems by thinking of past solutions that are familiar. In addition, distractions in my environment usually make it difficult for me to think at all, let alone think creatively. Now that I have the know-how, though, I plan to devote myself to solving these problems in the name of change.