"6 Ways to Enhance Your Problem-Solving Skills Effectively"
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Have you ever thought of yourself as a problem solver?
I’m guessing not. But in reality, we are constantly solving problems. The better our problem-solving skills are, the easier our lives are.
You don’t have to be super smart to be a problem solver, you just need practice.👇
I’m guessing not. But in reality, we are constantly solving problems. The better our problem-solving skills are, the easier our lives are.
You don’t have to be super smart to be a problem solver, you just need practice.👇
1. Focus on the Solution, Not the Problem
your brain can't find solutions if you focus on the problem.
Because when you focus on the problem, you’re effectively feeding negativity, which in turn activates negative emotions in the brain. These emotions block potential solutions.
your brain can't find solutions if you focus on the problem.
Because when you focus on the problem, you’re effectively feeding negativity, which in turn activates negative emotions in the brain. These emotions block potential solutions.
2. Adapt 5 Whys to Clearly Define the Problem
5 Whys help you get to the root of a problem.
By repeatedly asking the question “why”, you can dig into the root cause of a problem, & that’s how you can find the best solution to tackle the root problem once and for all.
5 Whys help you get to the root of a problem.
By repeatedly asking the question “why”, you can dig into the root cause of a problem, & that’s how you can find the best solution to tackle the root problem once and for all.
3. Simplify Things
we have a tendency to make things more complicated than they need to be! Try simplifying your problem by generalizing it.
Remove all the details and go back to the basics. Try looking for a really easy, obvious solution – you might be surprised at the results!
we have a tendency to make things more complicated than they need to be! Try simplifying your problem by generalizing it.
Remove all the details and go back to the basics. Try looking for a really easy, obvious solution – you might be surprised at the results!
4. List out as Many Solutions as Possible
Try to come up with ‘ALL POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS’ – even if they seem ridiculous at first.
It’s important you keep an open mind to boost creative thinking, which can trigger potential solutions.
Try to come up with ‘ALL POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS’ – even if they seem ridiculous at first.
It’s important you keep an open mind to boost creative thinking, which can trigger potential solutions.
Do not ridicule yourself for coming up with ‘stupid solutions’ as it’s often the crazy ideas that trigger other more viable solutions.
5. Think Laterally
Change the ‘direction’ of your thoughts by thinking laterally. Pay attention to the saying,
‘You cannot dig a hole in a different place by digging it deeper.”
Try to change your approach and look at things in a new way.
Change the ‘direction’ of your thoughts by thinking laterally. Pay attention to the saying,
‘You cannot dig a hole in a different place by digging it deeper.”
Try to change your approach and look at things in a new way.
You can try flipping your objective around and looking for a solution that is the polar opposite!
Even if it feels silly, a fresh and unique approach usually stimulates a fresh solution.
Even if it feels silly, a fresh and unique approach usually stimulates a fresh solution.
6. Use Language That Creates Possibility
Lead your thinking with phrases like ‘what if…’ and ‘imagine if…’ These terms open up our brains to think creatively and encourage solutions.
Avoid closed, negative language such as ‘I don’t think…’ or ‘But this is not right…’.
Lead your thinking with phrases like ‘what if…’ and ‘imagine if…’ These terms open up our brains to think creatively and encourage solutions.
Avoid closed, negative language such as ‘I don’t think…’ or ‘But this is not right…’.
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