While we can’t fix everything, there’s a fundamental truth that most large problems begin as small problems that, left unattended, grow or propagate. There are always plenty of problems to be solved.

A problem doesn't last a lifetime. But how you deal with it can make it linger for years without resolution. In my studies about the topic, I've identified that, in addition to everything that ...

Two multi-ethnic workers working in a plastics factory, standing on the factory floor, looking at the control panel of one of the machines. The African-American man is pointing to the panel. His ...

What does it take to solve hard problems: There are 3 things essential to problem solving. The right paradigm Pattern recognition Insight The right paradigm: This is the most important part about ...

As I have mentioned in previous posts, cognitive behavioral therapy is more than challenging negative, automatic thoughts. There is a whole behavioral piece of this therapy that focuses on what people ...

Consider someone who’s perfectly content with their office chair. It’s not ergonomic, it doesn’t have lumbar support, but it works. Then, during a meeting or a visit to a friend’s office, they sit in ...

Problem-solving therapy (PST) helps individuals manage stress by breaking down challenges into practical, manageable steps. The aim of the therapy is to help people cope more confidently with ...

Periodically during tax season a meme goes around saying something like this: I sure am glad we studied triangles every time triangle season comes around. The implication here is that we never need ...

Solving problems isn't just good for math tests and jigsaw puzzles. The skill could land you your dream job. In fact, a 2019 survey of more than 3,000 employers found that more than 91% of employers ...