10 Questions to Help You Deal with Problems
June 18th, 2006 (Success)
Here is a technique to release yourself from being stuck in a problem, and help you find its gift instead. Use the following list of questions and write the answers in your book of goals and dreams. You may find this method valuable for many issues now and in the future.
1. What is bothering me?
2. What are the effects of this issue on me—mentally, physically and emotionally?
3. What is the effect of the issue on those around me?
4. What does the issue cause me to do or not do?
5. What are the advantages of these effects, with respect to living my dream?
6. What are the disadvantages of these effects, with respect to living my dream?
7. How would life be different if the issue were gone?
8. Why do I need the issue?
9. What beliefs do I have that explain how this issue might have developed?
10. What are the payoffs for keeping the status quo regarding this issue?