Problems, Problems, Problems

Problem: A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome. An intricate unsettled question.

What: The thing or things used in specifying something.

Life: The sequence of physical and mental experiences that make up the existence of an individual

Quality of Life: The standard of health, happiness, and comfort, experienced by an individual.

Life is a series of antidotes, equations, questions, plans, detours, relationships, and surprises. All culminating into a series of problems to be resolved. Life is enhanced or diminished by one’s utilization or disregard of problem-solving tools which include intent, determination, grace, clarity, and forthrightness. Problems are obstacles or opportunities, sometimes both, depending on one’s perspective. Like a tree, problems branch out, as one identifies or ignores, then copes or avoids, then resolves or obfuscates each problem.

Below are five reasons why one should remain conscientious when considering problems.

Future Outcomes: One’s methodology for problem-solving is indicative of the life they will lead. Those who avoid problems typically create bigger ones, while those who manage them use clarity as their compass to a peaceful existence and state of mind. One’s problem-solving faculties typically predicate their relationships, the type of work they do, and the amount of stress they are willing to live with.

Energy- Input/Output: Humans are energy transistors and as such have the ability to manifest life events good or bad through positive and negative vibrations. Each life is a byproduct of where that energy is spent. Progress in life often mandates that one spend most of their power and energy not on the problems themselves, but on the solutions available.

Low Self-Esteem: For many, self-esteem is a consequence of problem-solving. An over-abundance of unsolved or perceived unsolvable problems can and often does lead to anxiety, depression, and low esteem.

Self-Induced: If there is a single and most important reason as to why it is imperative to be mindful (mindfulness) when identifying and solving problems, it is that many problems are self-inflicted. By considering second and third-order effects of actions, and behaviors, one can stave off potential problems prior to their manifestation. Many problems occur because one acts without thinking or, in the alternative, thinks without acting.

Ultimately Quality of Life: You are how you resolve your problems. The standards by which you solve problems are a reflection of the standards by which you live. Quality of life.

"A problem well stated is a problem half solved." - Charles Kettering