From the course: Problem-Solving Master Class
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Understanding the problem
From the course: Problem-Solving Master Class
Understanding the problem
The idea of reframing is a powerful and simple tool that each of us can use in every aspect of our daily lives, whether in education, the workplace, or our personal life. This cognitive reframing simply means changing our thoughts, that we're able to look at a situation in a slightly different way. And doing this, we're able to make negative things become positive and gain more control over our lives. We first need to understand the problem and why and how it might be affecting us. This is where how we feel about a problem comes into play. Sometimes we can feel fearful about how something may or may not affect us. Other times, what we think is the problem isn't, and that's when we need to look at the underlying issues and try to understand what the real problem actually is. Accurately defining the problem that you or your organization is facing has the potential to make your life much easier when it comes to solving it. By defining a problem, you'll get the opportunity to understand…
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