Problems are Growth Fuel. Dive In!

Regi Adams
Jul 28, 2017 · 2 min read

Pro(ductivity) Tip# 84

“Do not be disheartened by set backs and road blocks as they are opportunities to learn”.

The hardest thing to do is to come to terms with the fact that we are experiencing daunting challenges. Sometimes we may be tempted to believe that our challenges are an indictment of our worthiness. We may even fall victim to the belief that somehow we are experiencing challenge as a result of an insurmountable character flaw.

Many times we do not view challenge as something positive or something that we can learn from. Generally we try to run from challenges like the plague, thinking that the more we distance ourselves from them the better we will be.

Granted it’s not easy to embrace discomfort. However we can learn to view it differently. We can learn to view it as a welcomed sign of growth. This requires that we pause and reflect during moments of discomfort so that we may reframe the experience.

See Through a Different Lens

When we reframe what we feel we provide a different meaning and context around our emotions. Instead of casting a meaning on our experience that is defeatist perceiving ourselves as victims of forces beyond our control; we can instead view ourselves as active agents working through the natural challenges inherent in life.

We can focus on the proactive steps we are taking to improve our condition. Its all about perspective. When we are in a constructive state of mind we become receptive to solutions and can begin to focus on solving the problem at hand.

Never forget, problem solving is a skill. We get better at it the more we do it.

A big part of problem solving is getting to the root cause. What is the bottom line issue causing the problem we are facing?

Once a root cause is identified we have a better chance of solving the issue.

The 5 Why’s

A helpful technique at getting to the root of a problem is called the Five why’s.

The way it works is we identify a problem and immediately ask the question why (why is this occurring). We answer the question and ask why again. Each time we ask why we provide an answer. This process is repeated five times. Each time we answer a why we are getting closer to a root cause. Test it out the next time you are having a problem

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Regi Adams

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I am a Knowledge Manager with a passion for kung fu, comics and all things enlightening. Check out my articles for insights on productivity and KM.

E-Lightened Productivity

The goal of E-lightened Productivity is to share tools, tips and resources that will help people AMPLIFY their ability to create.

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