Steps in problem solving

What Problem? No Problem Here!

Managing the myriad problems that arise throughout lifetime takes skill andcareful consideration. Everyday we are called to make various decisions, in our life (how to juggle our schedules to accomodate all our undertakings), work (how to deal with a difficult task or situation), Or your personal life (how to increase your income or deal with a medical problem). Being a skilled and thoughtful problem solver can help you succeed in whatever you do.
  Solving problems is not always easy. Some people try to solve their problems by making a snap decsion and not thinking things through. They may also do what someone else tells them without making their own judgment about what is best. They may even try to avoid the problem altogether by doing nothing and waiting for the problem to sort itself out. While these are common approaches to problem solving, they rarely lead to good results.

  In order to be a good problem solver, you must first be a critical thinker. We have already looked at how to become a critical thinker. In my next blog i will expound on how to apply that knowledge to the problem-solving process.