The healthiest people are self compassionate. When something they wanted doesn’t go the way they’d hoped, they adopt a Problem-Solving Mindset to create emotional distance and mental clarity.
A problem-solving mindset is more than just a skill. It’s an asset. A person with a problem-solving mindset sees a problem as an opportunity. An opportunity to learn and grow, They are motivated to find solutions, while focusing on growth and achieving positive results.
Effective problem solving is one of the key attributes that separate great leaders from average ones.
Step 1: Identify the Problem
Step 2: Analyze the Problem
Step 3: Describe the Problem
Step 4: Look for Root Causes
Step 5: Develop Alternate Solutions
Step 6: Implement the Solution
Step 7: Measure the Results
Mindset is the essential foundation of problem solving. It’s the very base that will support (or collapse) any strategies or tactics you use. In short, if your mindset isn’t right, strategies and tactics are pointless.
Problem-solvers develop their mindset in part due to their beliefs and attitudes. They make sure that they do things in a careful manner. This means being detail-oriented.
Problem-solvers expect that the problem can be solved. They expect right from the beginning that a solution will be found. This involves a lot of persistence on their part. However many times it takes to solve.
Problem-solvers enjoy the process. They look at problem solving as a challenge and enjoy the process. They consider failures are a good thing. They look at failure as a learning tool and a way to improve their skills for the next time.
Problem-solvers look to others for suggestions on success. They realize that there is more than one way to succeed and they are open to things that have worked for other people. They look for more than one solution to the problem. Some of the same problems are solved in different ways. Problem solvers expand the possibilities so that the best solution(s) can be found.
Problem-solvers maintain a constant sense of curiosity. Curiosity can easily lead to simpler, more effective ways to solve many different problems.
Stay Curious