Standard steps in dealing with a problem

Below are a guideline for basic steps an individual should follow when facing a problem in life. 

Step 1

Stay as calm as possible and control all your emotions. Do not overreact as it will prevent your brain from thinking properly, which in turn cause you to make the wrong decision. 

Don’t let your mind be overwhelmed or feel anxious when challenged by others. And never went around blaming others without any grounds or solid evidence, as it is counterproductive and can even cause further unwanted issues. 

Step 2

Understand the roots and causes of the problems. And determine if it is really your fault and if you should be taking responsibility. 

Always bear in mind that there are always people around you who will push their mistakes and problems to you, while you are unaware of the situation or lack of critical information. Identify if the problem is a setup by other or it is really your mistake. 

If it is a setup, then return the problem back to the culprit. If it is too late or due to certain circumstances that you are unable to do so. Then always bear it in your mind, that this bastard has makes use of your trust and taken advantage of you. Label him as an untrustworthy person, and never trust him fully, so that he has less chance of hurting you again. 

Step 3 

If the problem is really due to your mistake, bravely accept responsibility for it. As only by accepting responsibility, then will you be willing to actively and constructively deal with the problem. 

And by accepting responsibility, it also allows you to have more options in how you can solve the problem.

Deny responsibility when it is obviously your fault, will only let other detest you and limits the amount of help you can get. 

Step 4

Determine if a quick solution or a slow solution is needed to solve the problem. Some problems required a quick solution as it will get even more problematic, if the problem is not solved as soon as possible. 

However, there are some problems that do not require a quick solution, as a quick solution can instead cause even more conflict and displeasure among different parties. For this type of problem, a slow and unresponsive solution will be better. As it either aim to slowly untangle the problem bit by bit, or to just drag and drag the problem, till it solve itself. 

Step 5

To discuss with others on the solution you have come out with. It is important to discuss the solution you have before implementing it, the knowledge and experience of the other parties can help you identify the pros and cons of your solution. And with it, you can better assess the consequences of implementing your solution and if there a need to rethink again. 

Step 6

Have faith in yourself. Once you have decided on the solution. Carry it out with confidence, as your confidence shall determine the trust that others are willing to put in you. If you don’t not show much confidence, not much people will be willing to assist you, and this will in turn jeopardize the success of your solution. 

Step 7

Keep your expectations realistic and evaluate the outcome of the solution. Determine if the problem has been solved, or sequences follow up is needed. 

Step 8

Set reminder for yourself never to repeat the mistake again. As making a new mistake creates new learning opportunity and experience, but repeating the same mistake again is pure stupidity. 

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