Face your problems head-on and employ these simple principles of problem-solving in order to cultivate the dream that is in your heart:

First, GET THE FACTS! Ask yourself the WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN and WHY questions. What is the problem? Where and when did it begin? Why? How can I find out more? And who cares about this situation?

Second, BE OPEN TO NEW IDEAS! Remove the following phrase from your vocabulary: “we don’t do it that way in our family, community or in our culture!” Reprogram yourself:  Get someone else’s perspective. Get God’s perspective. Do some simple research. It is likely that someone has solved your problem before!

Third, EMPLOY PROBLEM SOLVING TECHNIQUES!  Utilize the P.D.C.A Method – Plan: Identify and analyze the problem. “D,”Do: Develop and test a potential solution. “C,”Check: Measure how effective and how to improve your test solution. “A”, Act: Implement the improved solution.

Fourth, THINK! The importance of using your God-given brain cannot be overemphasized. Regardless of your situation, God has empowered you to THINK! Divinely Inspired Ideas for Life and it’s not just a catchy slogan. It is a principle I live by! …And you CAN TOO!

Fifth, BE PROACTIVE! Don’t spend your time REACTING to problems! Reaction is the easiest emotional response! Power to prevail in life comes when we channel our emotions into true problem-solving. Harness your emotions! A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.  Seek God’s wisdom! “If you want to know what God wants you to do, ask Him, and He will gladly tell you, for He is always ready to give a bountiful supply of wisdom to all who ask Him.

Scripture: James 1:5 TLB.