PROBLEMS
Problems, everybody has them, no body is exempted from having problems. Whoever you maybe or whatever you do, you would always face problems everyday. It doesn't matter how big your problem is, what matter is how you tackle these problems to come-up with a solution. Problem solving is one of those abilities that allegedly distinguishes human beings from other animals. Though many creatures can solve problems, and some even uses tools, humans are the only creatures that invent new innovations to solve problems. This article would feature tips on how one could face his problems to find solutions to answer this problems.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Problem solving is a mental process and is a part of the larger problem process that includes problem finding and problem shaping.
Considered the most complex of all intellectual functions, problem solving has been defined as higher-order cognitive process that requires the modulation and control of more routine or fundamental skills. Problem solving occurs when an organism or an artificial intelligence system needs to move from a given state to a desired goal state
THINGS TO REMEMBER
Identify Your Problem. Like a soldier going to war, you can't fight in a war and hope to win it, if you lack the information about your enemy. Try to specify what the real problem is and what causes it, so that you can derive the specific solution for your problem. For example, if you want to find something you need in your messy room, you can try and search every square inch of your room for it or you can identify the specific problem, which in this case is that you can't find anything in your room and it is caused by the mess and by the unorganized things in it. By identifying your problem you can immediately realize that the best solution to your problem is not to search the whole room but to clean it up and organize everything in it
Set Your Goals. After identifying your problem the next thing you need to do is set your goals. Your goals should be the possible and achievable given the parameters posed by the problem. The goals set should answer the question, "What do you want to achieve and/or change?"
Brainstorming. Now that your goal is set, it's now time to flex your mental muscles and think of all the possible ways in achieving your goal. Try to remember successful ways of solving a problem or achieving your goals that you have done in the past. Be creative, think of ideas out of the box and don't restrict yourself in any way. Consider all solutions even those that you might think to be nonsense or unusual solutions. It would help if you write everything that you would think about down on a piece of paper.
Considering The Consequences. After listing down the possible solutions in achieving your goals, it's now time to consider the the positive or negative consequences of all the solutions on your list. When doing so, you need to answer questions like, "What are the advantages and the disadvantages?" It is better to look at the advantages first before looking at the disadvantages, for if you look at the disadvantage first you might get so disillusioned that you cannot think of any advantages. Another question needed to be put in consideration is, "What are the risks, what caution is needed and what problems can occur?" Giving a solution to a problem can cause other problem so you need to put in consideration the risk of the solution causing another problem, the problem that could occur and the caution needed to be taken so it would not cause another problem. For example the invention of the automobile to replace horses, yes cars can take you to one place to another faster than a horse, but it caused problems with air pollution.
Pick The Best One. After taking things into consideration and deliberating on every possible solution, it's now time to pick the best solution among the list that you have created.
Execute It. After picking the best solution, all there is to do is to execute it and see what happens. If you are dealing with an issue such that conditions change upon execution, don't be afraid to reevaluate your strategy. Remember, changes in parameters of the issue do not necessarily mean the steps you've taken failed. It is sometimes necessary to execute your original plan fully to gain more insight into the problem. Unless this is a one shot deal, trial-and-error is often an excellent approach.
Evaluate The Results. Finally upon executing the solution, it is now time to evaluate the results. When evaluating the results you need to see if the results that you expect was achieved. If not see if there was an error in planning or execution? Did new parameters present themselves? Reevaluate in light of these discoveries and approach the problem again. Sometimes you can repeat your original plan if the error was in the execution. However, if the parameters have changed then a new strategy is often necessary.
Solving a problem is easy, all you need is the know-how on dealing with it.
Problems, everybody has them, no body is exempted from having problems. Whoever you maybe or whatever you do, you would always face problems everyday. It doesn't matter how big your problem is, what matter is how you tackle these problems to come-up with a solution. Problem solving is one of those abilities that allegedly distinguishes human beings from other animals. Though many creatures can solve problems, and some even uses tools, humans are the only creatures that invent new innovations to solve problems. This article would feature tips on how one could face his problems to find solutions to answer this problems.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Problem solving is a mental process and is a part of the larger problem process that includes problem finding and problem shaping.
Considered the most complex of all intellectual functions, problem solving has been defined as higher-order cognitive process that requires the modulation and control of more routine or fundamental skills. Problem solving occurs when an organism or an artificial intelligence system needs to move from a given state to a desired goal state
THINGS TO REMEMBER
- Keep Your Calm. Like in any situation loosing your calm would surely result in disaster. So keep your cool, you need it to see things more clearly.
- Don't Stay Up Late. It has been proven that a good night sleep would help clear your mind and help it to function more efficiently, so if you still can't think of a solution don't stay up late. Have a good night sleep and in the morning your mind would be ready to find a solution.
- One Problem At A Time. When you are facing more than one problem, don't think of a solution for all of it at the same time. Organize your problems and identify which is needed to be prioritized the most and tackle them one problem at a time.
- The More The Merrier. When searching for a solution to your problem you don't need to be alone, consider other people and what they can do to help you with your problem. If you can't see a solution from your point of view, seek advice and opinion from other peoples point of view.
- Every Problem Has A Solution. We have to remember that there is no such problem that has no solution. It may be hard to find a solution but still there is a solution, all we need to do is never to give up looking for it.
- Drinking, Drugs and Death is NOT A SOLUTION! Remember that when facing a problem drowning yourself in alcohol, taking drugs and death are not the solution to your problems. You may forget your problems for a while when you are drunk or high with drugs but it will still be there when you are already sober, and no mater how big your problem may be it's not worth taking your own life or the life someone else. These will not solve your problems but would make things worst for you and for everyone around and loves you.
Identify Your Problem. Like a soldier going to war, you can't fight in a war and hope to win it, if you lack the information about your enemy. Try to specify what the real problem is and what causes it, so that you can derive the specific solution for your problem. For example, if you want to find something you need in your messy room, you can try and search every square inch of your room for it or you can identify the specific problem, which in this case is that you can't find anything in your room and it is caused by the mess and by the unorganized things in it. By identifying your problem you can immediately realize that the best solution to your problem is not to search the whole room but to clean it up and organize everything in it
Set Your Goals. After identifying your problem the next thing you need to do is set your goals. Your goals should be the possible and achievable given the parameters posed by the problem. The goals set should answer the question, "What do you want to achieve and/or change?"
Brainstorming. Now that your goal is set, it's now time to flex your mental muscles and think of all the possible ways in achieving your goal. Try to remember successful ways of solving a problem or achieving your goals that you have done in the past. Be creative, think of ideas out of the box and don't restrict yourself in any way. Consider all solutions even those that you might think to be nonsense or unusual solutions. It would help if you write everything that you would think about down on a piece of paper.
Considering The Consequences. After listing down the possible solutions in achieving your goals, it's now time to consider the the positive or negative consequences of all the solutions on your list. When doing so, you need to answer questions like, "What are the advantages and the disadvantages?" It is better to look at the advantages first before looking at the disadvantages, for if you look at the disadvantage first you might get so disillusioned that you cannot think of any advantages. Another question needed to be put in consideration is, "What are the risks, what caution is needed and what problems can occur?" Giving a solution to a problem can cause other problem so you need to put in consideration the risk of the solution causing another problem, the problem that could occur and the caution needed to be taken so it would not cause another problem. For example the invention of the automobile to replace horses, yes cars can take you to one place to another faster than a horse, but it caused problems with air pollution.
Pick The Best One. After taking things into consideration and deliberating on every possible solution, it's now time to pick the best solution among the list that you have created.
Execute It. After picking the best solution, all there is to do is to execute it and see what happens. If you are dealing with an issue such that conditions change upon execution, don't be afraid to reevaluate your strategy. Remember, changes in parameters of the issue do not necessarily mean the steps you've taken failed. It is sometimes necessary to execute your original plan fully to gain more insight into the problem. Unless this is a one shot deal, trial-and-error is often an excellent approach.
Evaluate The Results. Finally upon executing the solution, it is now time to evaluate the results. When evaluating the results you need to see if the results that you expect was achieved. If not see if there was an error in planning or execution? Did new parameters present themselves? Reevaluate in light of these discoveries and approach the problem again. Sometimes you can repeat your original plan if the error was in the execution. However, if the parameters have changed then a new strategy is often necessary.
Solving a problem is easy, all you need is the know-how on dealing with it.
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