Phl 458

PHL 458 Week Two Solve a Problem

PHL/458

University of Phoenix

Steps to Solving a Problem

There a several Steps to Solving a Problem Process and in the paper I will use three of the many stages to solve one of the problems I struggle with on a weekly and daily basis. Stage one of the creative process – searching for the problem – emphasizes the importance of responding to problems in triggering one’s creativity (Ruggiero, 2009). Stage two centers on expressing the problem or issue innumerous ways and finding the most creative and helpful ideas. Obtaining the information necessary to solve the problem or issue is the objective of the third stage. The fourth and final stage of the creative process deals with producing the ideas necessary to solve the problem or determine a stance on the issue. Search Considering the four stages in the creative process that work to solve an issue or problem, a personal challenge that I can apply the stages to would be in re-evaluating myself as a whole and making life changes to become a better family member, friend and friend to myself. I applied three out of the six techniques described in Ch. 6 to help with finding which areas, specifically, needed the most work.

Using the first technique, “being observant,” I noticed how tired I am on a weekly basis after dealing with work, school and doing for others. I took notice of me always trying to please everyone and not knowing when enough is enough. I’m constantly on the go trying to help make everyone happy and rarely take out time for myself. The second technique – “look for the imperfections” in things. Applying the “note your own and other’s dissatisfaction” technique I became aware of how I often feel when I’m busy with school or work and can’t be there for my friends. Not realizing that I can’t be everywhere at all times for my friends and that sometimes they need to be able to solve the problem on their own.

Looking deeper into the Problem

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