5 Easy Steps to Solving a Problem
“Happiness is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them.” Charles De Montesquieu, French philosopher
Life is full of problems — from small, niggling ones to large, potentially life-changing ones. If we are human, one thing is for sure — we won’t escape problems as we go through life. There will be work problems, relationship problems, money-related problems, parenting problems and many, many more types of problems.
So, when you encounter a problem, what do you do? Of course, the best way forward is to solve the problem as quickly as possible, but that’s not always easy. Here are six steps to finding a solution to any problem you may face.
1. Take a Break
It might seem counter-intuitive but one of the best things you can do when you encounter a problem is to step away from it. Do something different. Go to another place, if possible.
Sometimes solutions to problems pop into your brain when you’re doing something completely different. It doesn’t always happen but it’s worth a try.
Thinking and thinking about a problem so that the thoughts whirl around and around in your head doesn’t usually lead to a solution but just makes you feel awful.
