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WorksheetStressAdultProblem Solving20 min

Problem-Solving Steps

A structured way to define a problem, brainstorm options, weigh them and plan a first step.

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Prompts

  1. 1

    Define the problem in one specific sentence.

  2. 2

    Brainstorm at least five possible solutions without judging them.

  3. 3

    List pros and cons for your top two.

  4. 4

    Pick one, name the first step, and set a day to review how it went.

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