Problem solving: How to find real clarity in 5 steps

Do you know the feeling when a problem turns in your head like a broken record? The same questions, the same thoughts over and over again - but no solution in sight? Maybe you're in the middle of it right now - in the Problem solution. Or you're trying to help someone who's stuck. No matter where you are right now, this article is for you. We'll show you how you can make any problem more tangible with a clear 5-step process - and finally solve it. Without any pressure, but with structure, heart and an honest look at what really matters.

What is problem solving anyway - and why is it often so difficult?

Problem solving means recognizing and understanding a challenge - and finding a way to bring you back into balance. It sounds simple, but it is often anything but easy. Why is that?

Because we are emotionally entangled. Because we ask the wrong questions under stress. Or because we try to do everything "right" instead of asking ourselves: What do I really need right now?

If you can't let go of a problem - 3 typical causes

Before we get to Solutions Let's take an honest look. Here are three common reasons why problems drag on like chewing gum:

• You look outside yourself instead of inside yourself: What others do or think is the focus - not your feelings.
• You are avoiding a decision: Because it could hurt or disappoint someone.
• You don't know your own pattern: You always react the same way - and wonder why nothing changes.

If you were nodding inwardly here: You are not alone. And that's exactly why the next section is worthwhile.

5 steps to really solve your problem

Every problem wants to show you something. It is not an obstacle - but a clue. These 5 steps will help you find your way back to clarity:

1. stop - and feel first

Before you analyze or evaluate: Feel inside. What exactly is the problem doing to you? Anger, sadness, fear? When you name your emotion, it becomes tangible - and loses power.

2 What is the real problem?

We often discuss symptoms, not causes. Ask yourself:

"What is it about this situation that really gets me down?"
Perhaps it is not the conflict itself - but the feeling of not being heard.

3. what options do you have?

Now it's time to design. Make a list - without judging. Anything goes. Even ideas that sound crazy at first. Only when everything is on the table can you decide.

4. make a decision - even if it's not perfect

Standing still is often worse than taking a small detour. When you realize what feels "right but uncomfortable" - that's where the key usually lies.

5. act. And stay in touch with yourself

You have decided? Great. Now it's all about that, to stay tuned - without overextending yourself. Ask yourself regularly:

"How does this decision make me feel?"
This keeps you alert, flexible and honest.

Problem solving starts with self-knowledge

Do you know what really helps you solve your problems? To know yourself. Because if you know what makes you tick - how you feel, think and decide - you'll get to the point much faster. And that's exactly why I recommend our free Personality Test.

It shows you where your strengths lie - and where you often sabotage yourself. Not a test that pigeonholes you. It's a mirror that helps you to understand yourself better.

"Self-knowledge is half the solution. Those who understand themselves automatically find better answers."
- Dr. Stefan Frädrich, founder of Greator

In the following video, Georg Jocham shows you how to solve complex problems.

If you're stuck: 3 short impulses that help

It doesn't always have to be a big Analysis be. Sometimes a change of perspective is enough. Here are a few thoughts that can help you immediately:

• What advice would I give my best friend?
• What have I learned in similar situations?
• What would be the most loving decision - also for myself?

Conclusion: You don't have to solve your problem today. But you can start today.

Problems are not against you - they are for you. They bring you into contact with what is important to you. And they invite you, to go new ways.

Take the first step. Recognize your pattern. Feel what you need. And trust yourself.

If you want to go even deeper, then do the free trial now Personality test from Greator. He is honest, direct - and can give you more clarity than you think.