Self awareness
Problem-Solving Viewpoints
Problem-Solving Viewpoints
Use this directive to address persistent indecision and analytical paralysis in clients. It’s designed for situations where an individual conflates brainstorming with practical critique, effectively shutting down new ideas before they are fully formed. The process is especially useful for clients who report feeling stuck or overwhelmed by the complexity of a decision.
The worksheet guides the client through adopting distinct cognitive stances in sequence, using physical separation to reinforce the mental shift between them. This structured approach helps disentangle possibility from practicality, allowing for a more orderly and productive consideration of a problem. It is effective for career-related decisions, interpersonal conflicts, or project planning.
Problem-Solving Viewpoints
Objective: _ _ _ _
Viewpoint 1: The Creative Move to a specific location. From this viewpoint, consider only possibilities, without any limitations.
| Prompt | Response |
|---|---|
| Define the fully realized outcome. | |
| What is the primary purpose? | |
| What are the main benefits? | |
| What would this look/sound/feel like? |
Viewpoint 2: The Planner Move to a second, distinct location. From this viewpoint, adopt a practical, logistical mindset to turn the idea into a concrete plan.
| Prompt | Response |
|---|---|
| List the exact sequence of actions. | |
| What is the first step? | |
| What resources are required? | |
| How will progress be measured? | |
| What is the timeline? |
Viewpoint 3: The Analyst Move to a third, distinct location. From this viewpoint, function as a constructive critic to find and address flaws.
| Prompt | Response |
|---|---|
| What is missing from the plan? | |
| Identify all potential points of failure. | |
| Who might object and what are their reasons? | |
| What are the potential negative consequences? |
Final Action Plan Return to a neutral position to integrate the feedback and finalize the plan.
| Prompt | Response |
|---|---|
| Based on the Analyst’s input, modify the plan. | |
| Write the final, refined sequence of steps. | |
| State the commitment date to begin action. |
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