When faced with a problem, some people just dive in and try to solve it. Others worry about the problem for a long time before doing anything about it. Still others are so overwhelmed by the problem that they ignore it altogether.
Which approach do you think works best?
How should we deal with problems as they arise?
The first step is to decide whether solving the problem is worth your time and energy. Some problems are relatively unimportant and don't need to be solved at all. Other problems aren't really problems--they're just parts of life that you have to accept. If you can't solve the problem, or if doing so isn't worth the effort, then worrying about it is a waste of time.
But if you decide that the problem is worth solving, then what next? It's important to think clearly and rationally about the situation instead of acting on impulse or feeling stressed and anxious. To stay calm when confronted with a difficult problem, follow these four steps:
Figure out exactly what the problem is . Take time to consider it from different perspectives. What seems like an unsolvable mess at first might turn out to be a series of several smaller, more manageable problems. Understanding the root cause will help you find an appropriate solution.