Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by the very complicated and difficult things we have to do. One thing which helps with this sort of problem is to write down each of the steps which you have to take in order to complete the job - then tackle one step at a time.

Problem solving can seem more difficult when you feel depressed. If you have a particular difficult problem, try and look back to times when you may have successfully solved similar problems and use the same approach. Or ask a friend what they would do in a similar situation. Be clear. Write down all your possible options. Use `brainstorming` - where even apparently silly solutions are written down to be considered. Choose the best approach. Try this way of problem solving yourself.

What is the problem? (Write it down):

 

Try the following: List all sorts of solutions (brainstorming). Remember how you may have solved similar problems in the past. What would your friends advise?

 

 

 

 

Choose the best of the above. (write it down):

 

Steps to tackle it:

Step 1:

 

Step 2:

 

Step 3:

 

Step 4:

 

Step 5: