31 — Friday Fix: These 5 STEPS Will Sharpen Your Problem-Solving Skills to Get Through Challenges with Ease

Your problem-solving skills can directly affect mental health. Research shows people who learn better problem-solving skills reduce anxiety, depression, and insomnia while also improving their relationships. Yet, most of us weren't taught a strategy for solving problems even though we face problems every single day. Fortunately, there's a formula you can use to solve problems and improve your problem-solving skills. Whether you're faced with financial problems, relationship issues, work-related stress, or family problems, this strategy can help you become more efficient and effective at solving the problems. Some of the things you'll learn: Problem-solving skills have a strong correlation to mental health and the health of relationships. Defining the problem is crucial before attempting to solve it. Everyone has the ability to get better at solving problems. You can learn to become more creative while also solving problems in less time. There's no evidence that thinking longer or harder about a problem is the key to reaching the best solution. The five-step process therapist use to help clients resolve any problem they're facing. Sign up for Mentally Stronger Premium - Ask Amy questions, get exclusive bonus episodes, and access to the Mentally Stronger private community. Email the show = [email protected] Check out my books on mental strength Follow Amy on Instagram - @AmyMorinAuthor Pre-order 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do and get a free month of therapy at BetterHelp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices