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Running into challenging life situations can seem overwhelming at times, so rather then push them aside only to resurface, examine what I have to offer to help you creatively work through any problem. And as always, please contact me directly with your questions or comments. We are in this thing called "life" together.
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Working towards understanding and having a concrete basis of a problems dynamic is an integral part to finding solutions. If you know how it works, what the problem really is, then you have a better problem-solving foundation.
Identify the particulars and what their relationships with one another are. Take note of the things you stand to gain and stand to lose from the current problem. By doing this you have a simple statement to assist you in finding a realistic solution.
#2 Working Through Assumptions and Constraints
Take note of all of the constraints and assumptions you have towards the problem. Sometimes it is these very things that obstruct our view to possible solutions.
Once you have jotted down all assumptions and constraints, identify which are valid and highlight the important points that need to be addressed.
#3 Solving the Problem in Parts
As you work further on a problem go from a general view towards the more detailed parts. This is called the top-down approach.
Write down a question, and then come up with a one-sentence solution. The solutions should be a general statement of what will solve the problem. From here you can develop the solution further, and decrease its complexity little by little.
#4 Think of Other Prospectives
Although it helps to have critical thinking skills as you solve a problem, you must also keep a more creative voice at the back of your head.
Considering alternatives while working towards a solution actually provides you with more choices, a way to look at your problem in another way. As in #2 make sure to highlight the important points that need to be addressed.
#5 Keeping Track
It pays to remember that there may be more than just one solution being developed at one time. Smaller issues won't take as much thinking or working through as a larger problem.
Writing things down gets them out of your head and onto paper. All the solutions and their developments can easily be written in shorthand on a single sheet of paper (smaller issues) or in a notebook (larger issues). No matter where you document your work, make sure timely topics do not get buried in your writing.
#6 Learning From Other's Experiences
Ever heard, "Two heads are better than one"? Listening to and opening yourself to ideas from other people can be essential to solving a problem. This is especially true when a person has had experiences solving problems similar to yours.
You don't have to be a solo hero to solve your problems. If you can organize collective thoughts on your subject, it may help boost your original thinking or steer you into a newly conceived direction!
#7 Putting it All Together
Most problems are not solved overnight, remind yourself to be patient. As long as you persist, there is a greater chance that a solution will present itself.Putting it all together.
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Creative Problem Solving Wiki
Creative problem solving is the mental process of creating a solution to a problem. It is a special form of problem solving in which the solution is independently created rather than learned with assistance.
Creative problem solving always involves creativity. However, creativity often does not involve creative problem solving, especially in fields such as music, poetry, and art. Creativity requires newness or novelty as a characteristic of what is created, but creativity does not necessarily imply that what is created has value or is appreciated by other people.
To qualify as creative problem solving the solution must either have value, clearly solve the stated problem, or be appreciated by someone for whom the situation improves.
The situation prior to the solution does not need to be labe...
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Next time you see a problem and are unable to realize the solution, think again. Combining your life and learned experiences, creative thinking, some planning, and or inner work the solution will be easier to conquer!
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DrRichard
Great ideas and a nice lens too! 5 stars and favorite.... Posted July 16, 2008 |
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Great job and no wonder you are being selected as the new Giant squid so congratulation. Posted July 04, 2008 |
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RedSportNiac
Great job and no wonder you are being selected as the new Giant squid so congratulation. Posted July 04, 2008 |
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Hi Clouda9! Great lens. Blessed by a Squid Angel today! :o) Posted March 10, 2008 |
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Excellent. Thank you for this lens. Peace. Love. Posted February 28, 2008 |
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