Manual For Problem Solving
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If I have a problem, I also have a way to solve it.
We often encounter different types of problems in life. Some are
so simple that we solve them directly and we don't even realize that for
To be able to reach that solution, we had to think about resolving them at a given moment.
anterior of time. Others are not so easy to resolve. When these are
we need to know how to provide solutions to them at a specific moment. Not
we can keep them in mind from time to time. Some demand a solution
concrete.
Some people claim that it has no problem. Therefore, what is a
problem? A problem or a problematic situation is a real situation or
imaginary problem for which we need to find a solution that we don't know how to apply in
that moment. The result is often an increase in stress levels and
negative emotions.
Although we are not always aware of it, when any arises for us
problem, no matter how insignificant it may be in our life, often only
we think there is no solution for him, that we have to keep doing what
we keep doing, failing with that way of acting, or we respond
impulsively before him, without resolving it and sometimes creating more problems. Therefore
It is so important for everyone to know how to solve properly.
any problem that may arise.
We are going to explain some examples of problems among the many that arise.
In everyday life, we indicate various and diverse ones, including low ones.
medium and high intensity. They are a minimal part of what we encounter.
daily. Let's look at these examples: having to leave quickly for work and
there is hardly any time for breakfast, getting angry because we don't like what they told us
a coworker, being in a traffic jam, we say our son that
have you failed any subjects in school, when our favorite team loses
a match, not being able to go on vacation to the desired place, not having enough money
not being satisfied with the current job, not finding what we were going to look for in
the supermarket, not valuing us enough at work, the family, etc.
fighting with a friend, having an argument with a partner, a business going wrong
arriving home late, being less than someone else, distrusting someone, that we
raise the debt quota, not having a job, etc.
It should also be noted that some problems are poorly defined from the start.
the principle and that is why we never reach a good solution. Other problems
what we create never, or almost never, has a satisfactory solution for
our interests, examples of these cases could be: I want this person
wants me (that depends on two people, not just one); I deserve to be rich (that
it depends on many factors, not just on desires); I want and need to be more
tall (we can improve our height a bit with some heels, but we cannot
transforming our physique or our body in that way); everyone has to
recognize that I am worth a lot (we cannot demand others to behave
with us as we would like them to be done), etc. If that is the case, mere fact
Recognizing this already brings us halfway to solving the problem.
What can I do when I have a problem that I think I won't be able to solve?
resolver?
What can I do when I can't find a solution to a problem?
Simply follow a series of strategies that lead to a solution.
adequately a problem, or find the best solution among the possible ones,
although sometimes the chosen option is not the one we would like, but there is no other.
It is important to recognize this process and apply it, so that we can be sure that what ...
what we do is the most correct.
These strategies are framed within what is referred to as 'training in'
problem solving>>, what we intend is to recognize the problems,
to find suitable solutions and implement the best one, this training
It consists of five phases:
1. Acknowledge that the problem exists.
2. Definition and formulation of the problem.
3. Generation of several alternative solutions.
4. Decision-making to find the best solution
5. Implementation of the chosen solution and verification that it is indeed
the best.
Let's see them.
1. Acknowledge that the problem exists.
Problems are commonplace in our lives. Some people solve them.
problems better than others. Perfectionism, lack of skills, and others.
Personal characteristics are important barriers to problem solving.
Therefore, recognizing that problems exist and that we have to find solutions for them.
solutions are the first step. If something worries us, there may be a problem;
when we are unable to make a decision, there is a problem. Or rather,
We couldn't find a solution.
2. Definition and formulation of the problem
When we know that a problem exists, we must define it clearly, so that
operational, specific and concrete, using relevant information regarding this. This
Yes, we have to be as objective as possible, as if we were a person.
external that evaluates whether the problem exists and what its magnitude is. We have to
let's base ourselves on facts, not on beliefs; we have to be specific (today, yesterday,
always…), we have to formulate it without thinking about the solution now, we have to
leave our prejudices before the definition and focus only on objective data,
clarify whether it affects us or others, whether it is simple or complex, recent or
chronic...
3. Generation of alternative solutions to the problem
One should not accept only the solution that was given so far.
problem. Alternative solutions need to be sought, generating the largest number.
possible ones. It is recommended to make a list of all those possible ones
solutions that come to mind. Any of them are valid. We are not going to judge them now,
We'll do it later. The only rule to keep in mind is that they should be solutions.
concrete, problem-focused and not vague or ambiguous.
4. Decision making to find the best solution
Of all the proposed solutions, one must be chosen based on
of the value of the alternative to solve the problem and of the consequences
personal, social, economic, etc., that implies, advantages and disadvantages;
short and long-term results. The one that is selected has, before being put into
practice, which is a possible viable solution to the problem. It will be selected.
will design a concrete tactic to put it into practice.
5. Implementation and verification of the solution
The chosen solution will be put into practice and it will be checked if it resolves the issue.
the problem. It is observed if the problem is resolved. Or, if necessary, it
will review the entire process in case the outcome was not as expected. If
This happens, you have to go back to the beginning and repeat the process. Check
if the implementation of the solution has the necessary skills to
Hello, for the solution you have chosen. Sometimes the problem is there, and that's why it doesn't
it resolves, where the person does not have the necessary skills required
to implement the solution you have chosen. If so, you need to have
before them.
In problem-solving training, to move from one phase to another, there is
to overcome the previous one. When there is not enough information in a
specific phase, when a previous phase has been undervalued or skipped, when one
it gets stuck in one of the phases, or when the chosen solution does not work
the appropriate one, we need to return to the previous phase or phases and review carefully the
instructions. When the process is done properly, we can move from
to one another phases and reach the best possible solution.
How to solve the problems?
1. Problem or problems that I have.
2. What does the problem really consist of? (Definition and formulation of the
problem
3. What possible alternatives do I have? (List all solution alternatives)
that come to mind
4. Decision making to select the best solution (Implementation
of the solution and verification of its result. See if I have the skills.
necessary to put it into practice).
