A KAWA on the Topic of Curiosity Part 2
The diverse benefits of curiosity. From its role in fostering learning and creativity to its importance for personal growth and professional success. This KAWA offers a clear overview of the power of curiosity. Ideal for anyone who wants to cultivate their curiosity and enrich their lives with discoveries and innovations. Get this KAWA now and let yourself be inspired by the liberating power of curiosity!
What does KAWA actually mean?
KAWA, according to Vera F. Birkenbihl, is an acronym and stands for: Kreative Ausbeute von Wort-Assoziationen (Creative Exploitation of Word Associations). But KAWA is easier to remember. You can make KAWAs on any topic that interests you.
How about your own KAWA and why does this technique work?
First, you write the topic in large letters in the middle. I always use the sheet horizontally for this and draw the letters so that they can be colored later. In our Mindmap template ring binder, KAWAs are drawn on the left white page. Now you let your thoughts wander and consider what comes to mind about the term and what would be important enough to write down. The rule of the game is: what is written down must begin with one of the letters in the middle. The shorter the term, the fewer letters you have available, and the more you have to think. The lack of letters ensures that you have to think through a topic more intensively. By the way, it is not mandatory to fill every letter. And: there is no right or wrong with KAWA. An example: Suppose you want to create a KAWA about your best friend Eva, then you only have three letters available. However, you can use them multiple times. Perhaps E stands for elegant, successful, eloquent, for V you find her trustworthy, crazy and in love, and for A you have associated silly and single. If your best friend had been named Hannelore, you would, of course, have had more letters available.
KAWA becomes KAGA
If you also dress the whole thing in many pictures, your KAWA becomes a KAGA, and the G then stands for "Grafie" (Graphics) design. I often write in KAWA form during meetings. It keeps me alert, no matter how unimportant or boring a meeting is. And I catch everything. Here's an example on the topic: Have fun, Jens Voigt