But with a lack of context, or perspective, the sheer volume of "breaking" stories all meld together -- and solutions seem harder to comprehend.
From the Arkansas perspective, this was not a case of breaking up a marriage.
Through that work with high potentials, we've examined talent development from their perspective and identified common psychological dynamics, signs of trouble, and ways of breaking the curse.
"I wanted the light to guide the eye, in a way that would enhance the element of perspective, breaking things up so that the piece doesn't fall into the emotional story that the painting depicts".
Reporting from the perspective of ordinary people breaking down the barriers of segregation, Joanne Grant, who has died aged 74, covered the American civil rights movement of the 1960s for the old-leftist New York weekly, National Guardian.
"But even if the day was frustrating or difficult, try to pull out at least one positive thing," says Amabile. "Then you can write about the difficult things, as well". Remembering something good – even if it seems small – can help you shift your perspective and break out of a rut.
Another switch of perspective: stop taking "breaks from distraction" and instead take "breaks from focus".
The pull of precedent is powerful but scarcely all-powerful when a shift of personnel or perspective breaks the spell, allowing the forces of change to exert their counterpull.
In such paintings as The Magpie, one of Monet's early masterpieces, form dissolves under the combination of a greatly restricted color range, aerial perspective, and broken brushwork.
"The Love Witch" appeals to the fantasies and concerns of women, addressing issues of mental health, feminine power, and a disappointing hunt for love through the perspective of a powerful yet broken female lead. .
