5 Steps to Resolving Any Problem

Solving problems is an important part of everyday life. Those who develop an ability to solve problems quickly and effectively will enjoy more success and satisfaction in life. Below is a list of ideas to help us solve the most difficult problems we face.

#1—Believe Every Problem Has a Solution

In order for us to solve problems, we must believe a solution is possible and that we can overcome it no matter what the problem may be. Without this belief, our ability to effectively and consistently solve problems disappears. Thus, we must believe in a solution as well as in ourselves.

#2—Clear Our Mind and Remain Calm

Too many people can’t solve problems because they are stressed out. Stress decreases our ability to think clearly and effectively. Removing stress by remaining calm and clearing our mind will allow us the greatest opportunity to solve our problems successfully.

I’ve learned two effective ways to help me clear my mind and remain calm. First is writing things down. Writing down the problem on paper gets the problem out of my mind and on to paper. This simple act helps make my mind more clear. I then write down any and every possible solution. This has brought great clarity and calmness to me in difficult situations. Second, I’ve found for me that exercising helps me to think clearly and remain calm. When my body is working hard, my mind becomes free. Finding effective ways to clear your mind and remain calm will greatly enhance our ability to solve problems effectively.

#3—Remove Emotions

Many of our problems are “self-created.” When we remove our emotions from the problems we can more easily see them for what they are. Removing our emotions from the situation will allow us to review the facts impartially and sensibly and will help us best determine how to resolve them.

#4—Be Patient

Solutions don’t always come right away and problems don’t necessarily need to be resolved immediately. Being patient when dealing with a difficult problem often times can be a major key to success. In fact, some problems seem to simply fade away or become resolved with time. Though difficult, learning to be patient with our problems often leads to success.

#5—Seek Help

Sometimes we avoid seeking help for our problems but the truth is, someone who is impartial and can have a different perspective can be a tremendous help in resolving our problems. In fact, perhaps another person has faced a similar problem and can share their experiences of how they overcame it. We should never be afraid or hesitant in seeking help to solve our problems because an “outsiders” view many times can be exactly what we need to solve it.

Learning to effectively handle and resolve problems is so critical to success in life. We all face problems but believing every problem has a solution, clearing our minds and remaining clam, removing our emotions from the situation, being patient, and seeking help from others will help us effectively and consistently overcome them.