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When Problems Arise
Achieving goals is not always easy. It is normal to face obstacles on the way! In this article, we will go over the basic steps of problem solving. If something isn't working, don't give up! Learning to solve problems and overcome challenges builds confidence.
Problem-Solving Steps
Click on the image to enter full screen mode. Then, click on each step to learn about the actions needed to solve problems.
Then, find out the action you can take by clicking on each step.
Problem Solving Example
Let’s practice with an example. Imagine you are having a problem doing your exercises because you can’t get to the gym.
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Acceptance
A famous passage often spoken in alcohol recovery calls for:
acceptance of problems you can’t change,
courage to change those you can,
and wisdom to know the difference.
This is important after concussion. We need to accept that there are problems we can’t fix now or at all. Acceptance doesn’t mean giving up or being satisfied with your recovery so far. When we accept things that can’t be fixed, we can turn our efforts to things that can.
Taking Action!
You have now learned about problem-solving skills. If this is something important you want to work on, you can download this Problem Solving worksheet [doc] and practice on your own.