Part 7

problem Solving

Problem solving can help solve practical issues.

  • Problem-solving can’t be used for everything.

  • Some things are outside of our control and can’t change.

  • Have a think about things in your control that you can change. 

Brainstorm ideas to solve problems: this can help you to act.

Here’s an example for Bailey:

1. Write down the problem.
I have 3 overdue assignments and I have not asked the teacher for an extension.
2. Think of all possible solutions.
  • Write down all the ideas you can think of.
  • Choose 2 or 3 that seem best.
Do not do anything (not going to help).
Talk to my friends about if they are also behind (might help me feel better if some of them are behind, but not going to solve it).
Talk to my teacher. Say I have not handed in assignments since Nanna died. Ask for extensions (this seems like a good idea).
3. Choose one idea.
Talk to my teacher.
4. Plan the idea.
Wait until the end of my next class tomorrow and ask my teacher.
5. Carry out the idea.
Explained what was going on, asked for extensions.
6. What happened?
I was feeling so stressed before asking, but my teacher was lovely and gave extensions. I was very relieved.

Listen below to hear about what Bailey thought about problem-solving:

 

Bailey’s Story

“I felt so relieved.”
— Bailey
 

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