There are three primary things people do to solve their problems that don’t work.
- Objectivity in Problem Solving
- Cover Over Problems Effectively
- Don’t Try to Make it Make Sense Right Now
Starting this week and for the following two weeks we’ll examine why these approaches do not work. Doing things that have not worked in the past will not work in the future.
Early in this series it was pointed out that if up until now every thing you have done to solve your problems have not worked – do something different – different meaning something better.
Objectivity in Problem Solving
Objectivity is usually based on our most recent experience(s). But is this the best place to start looking for solutions? Not really.
This thinking is not intended to put down past experiences. I’m speaking to you now with a back-ground of 40 years of counseling experience. Many of us have grown up with the axiom: Experience is the best teacher. And it can be. However, past experiences do not always lay a foundation for problem solving.
Question: If my objectivity is based only on my recent experiences and something comes up I have never had to deal with before what do I do?
Problem laden people sometimes turn to family members and/or friends who might have come through similar circumstances. But, again, is this the best place to start looking for solutions? Not really. Why?
Different people handle matters differently. Their problem might not be a carbon copy of your problem. Therefore, their solution might not work for you.
Where then do we go to get the help we need?
At New Hope our objectivity is always and only based on the Word of God.
You are at a good place to start. Review the previous lessons if this is your first visit to our New Hope blog. If you have been with us for a while continue to review these Bible-based problem-solving tools while adding new tools weekly.
Next time:
Cover Over Problems Effectively (This one will surprise you.)
