DECIDING ON A SOLUTION IN LIFE PROBLEMS

DECIDING ON A SOLUTION If you struggle with anxiety, actually picking a solution to your problem can often seem quite difficult. However, it is important to remember that not solving a problem can lead to more anxiety than trying to solve it, no matter how anxious you feel. The following are some guidelines that can help you find the best solution to your problem. REMEMBER : The goal is to find the best solution to your problem, NOT the perfect solution. If there was a “perfect” solution, you would have already found it Will this solution fix my problem and help me reach my goals? This guideline might seem obvious, however, it is important to make sure that your solution will help you reach your goals. For example, “work harder” as a solution to the work problem will not help you reach your goal of having less work to do in a day. How much time and effort does this solution involve? You can expect that any solution will require some time and effort but the a...