PROBLEM SOLVING STEPS

DEFINE Be specific sometimes problems are all bunched up together, try and separate them so you can work on each one.

GOALS Work out a goal for each little problem
What is the best thing I CAN DO  to solve the problem
Focus on what you CAN DO!

BRAINSTORM Lots of possible solutions

EVALUATE Pros and cons positive and negative consequences for your solutions.

IDENTIFY The best options, go for the ones that are practical and helpful to you.

IMPLEMENT Put ideas into practice

EVALUATE AGAIN Review how did it go

NEXT TIME .......WHAT IF I CANT FIX THE PROBLEM LEARNING TO COPE.