Problem Solving
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Problem Solving
If I were facing a problem in my studies such as lack of concentration, the first thing I would do is to identify and select the specific setback. The problem of lack of concentration could be caused by different issues. The difficulties I face in my personal life, such as relationships, can be a source of the problems I experience in my studies. Thinking about the personal problem I am experiencing will be helpful, as it will enable me to have a clear understanding of how it is affecting other areas of my life. The next step involves analyzing the problem. This involves going beyond the symptoms of the problems and getting to the real cause. Lack of concentration is a symptom of the personal problems that I am experiencing, but it is not the real cause of the problem. Focusing on this will not help me to solve the problems I have. This step involves researching and gathering information in an effort to understand why the problem is occurring.
The next step involves coming up with potential solutions to the problem. This step involves brainstorming and developing as many ideas as possible. The solutions generated at this stage may not always be the most ideal to solve the problem. The relationship problems I am experiencing could be solved in different ways. For instance, I could discuss the issue with my partner and this could be a way to end the problems between us. I could also discuss the issue with a counselor or a trusted friend, and this would enable me to identify ways of solving the problem. I could decide to end the relationship so that my problems could end. There are many potential solutions, but they all depend on the cause of the relationship in the first place. Not all the solutions developed might help in dealing with the problem, but they are a step towards finding the solution.
The next step in the problem involves selecting and planning the solution. This will involve determining the best solution to solve the problem I am experiencing. This step involves going over the generated possible solutions and selecting the one that is the most appropriate. The selected solution will depend on different factors such as the circumstances and the resources. In my case, the best solution could be finding a way to communicate with my partner so that we can discuss the issues affecting us. This will involve finding time when both of us are available. Time is an indispensable resource, and it can determine our ability to solve the problem. If we do not have time, then we will not be able to discuss the issue and the problem will continue. In addition, my partner may not be willing to talk to me, and this can be a substantial barrier. After deciding that holding a discussion is the best solution to solve the problem, I have to find a way to convince my partner to find the time. This will make the next step possible.
The next stages of the process involve implementing and following up on the selected solution. In my case, this will involve the actual action of talking to my partner. Evaluating the solution will involve looking at whether the solution worked. This step involves examining what went right or wrong during implementation. In addition, it involves identifying the modifications that need to be made to improve the solution. If my partner and I were not able to solve the problems we were facing, then this would imply that the solution was ineffective. I would need to identify the possible causes that made the solutions ineffective. For instance, if none of us gave each other time to talk and we argued throughout the process, or if we were not willing to discuss anything when we met, then we will need to involve a third party in our discussion. This could mean talking to a counselor or a trusted friend.