Problem Solving Many people use a simple strategy to solve problems. This strategy can be useful for both schoolwork problems or personal problems. It is best to think of it as five steps.
 

1) Define the Problem What is it that is actually causing  you to feel or act this way?  What does the problem look like?  Who is involved?		2) Look at different possibilities Are there different things you can do  that might solve the problem? Don't be  afraid to consider ideas that appear  unusual or even a little bit silly.  Sometimes these ideas can turn out to  be the best.		3) Decide on the best action Think about what might happen if  you follow the different alternatives.  Which one is most likely to give  you the best result?
Problem  Solved?		5) Reflect Has the problem gone away?  Is there more you need to do?  Would another action have been better?		4) Take that action Get on with it. Don't waste time,  don't pass go and collect  $200 dollars, just do it!!!