Power Questions that Help Solve Problems and Find Time
What are power questions??
Well, they’re queries that are geared to elicit insights that help you solve problems and get unstuck.
Solving problems is one of the most energizing things you can do. And I’m going to share 3 power questions to help you with that.?
Ask the questions and then watch as one problem successfully solved increases your confidence and energy.
You’ll start taking on new challenges — even in areas totally unrelated to your original problem.
3 Power Questions:
Let me share with you three of my favorite power questions. These have each proven to be remarkably effective in helping my clients move from stymied to successful when a challenge has (temporarily) stopped them in their tracks.
What is it that helps??
At the core of these three questions lies your creativity.? You’re encouraged to tap your creative powers to visualize your challenge in fresh ways.? This shift in perspective gives you fresh ideas for solutions, too.
Ready to get started? Make yourself comfortable, pick up paper and pen, and let your thoughts take flight.
1) What does my stuck place look like?
Your image-rich right brain offers fresh insights if you are open to the answers it provides. What DOES this stuck place remind you of? Quicksand? A roadblock? Or is it a threatening figure or animal? Draw a quick sketch to sharpen your insights and provide fresh clues.
Have fun with this exercise in intuition. Use your ingenuity to progress beyond the obstacle you see impeding your progress. If your project is long-range, consider asking yourself at bedtime for a dream that further enriches your understanding.
2) What is this impasse giving me?
Try this question when you’re stumped, and always speak to yourself with friendly curiosity—not blame. Your intention is to better comprehend that you always have power—even when you feel stuck. After you weigh the actual pros and cons of spinning your wheels, you can redirect your energy to move forward on your project.
This question also helps you identify old bargains you may have struck with yourself earlier. Once you put words to them and recognize how circumstances have changed, revising those old scripts can proceed quite quickly.
3) Where am I hiding my power?
Yes, the good news is that it’s there somewhere. You only need to locate your winning energy and discover what is covering it up. Forming a picture of your power calling out to you as you explore beyond resentment, resistance, and fear can be very inspiring.
You may even decide to cast off some of what stands between you and your progress. Maybe you will let go of an excuse you no longer wish to rely upon or an unrealistically high standard that has paralyzed you.
Using these power questions to move beyond stuck points is self-actualization. Problem-solving generates more confidence, clarity, and enthusiasm. So give yourself every advantage. And if these power questions wake you up and intrigue you, try printing them out. Then, you can refer to them the next time you lose valuable momentum. How about today?