How to Break Down a Stressful Problem
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Life often presents us with challenges that can feel stressful, daunting, and overwhelming to address.
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In many cases, a major problem is only a collection of smaller problems working together.
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Problems like these can occur anywhere, such as in your:
- Professional career
- Schoolwork
- Personal finances
- Personal goals
- etc
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Next time you face a big stressful problem, try to break it down using this four-step strategy.
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Figure out the Requirements
What are you trying to achieve? What will it take to get there? Are there any obstacles currently in the way?
Step 1
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Name the Steps
Separate out the individual micro-goals that make up your overall goal. Give each small step its own name.
Step 2
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Make a Plan
Now that you know your steps, decide how and when you will take on each one. This will be your high-level strategy.
Step 3
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Divide and Conquer
From here, all you need is to attack one micro-goal at a time, and watch your problem get smaller and smaller.
Step 4
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