Problem Solving and Visualization

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008 at 12:11 am

Life is like a set of puzzle. There are always things to solve. And this will come incessantly. It is unavoidable that we need to deal with problems one way or another. Decision not to do anything is also another way of dealing with the problem. This is one of the most popular options that people choose. Because people do not want to step out of their comfort zone, they are therefore reluctant to do the things that they are not sure about the result. They are not willing to risk their sense of certainty on making a decision. Unfortunately one problem can lead to another and another. Finally, a series of problems will lead to another and another series. How it seems that someone can handle problems so well? What make him be effective in problem solving? In this article, we will discuss what is behind problem solving and learn how to use visualization to help solving problem.

How does human learn new thing? He learns by relating this new object or circumstance with the thing he is already known. He makes this relationship in his mind and he then understands. Problem solving happens in the similar pattern. We solve the problem by relating with the situation or problem we used to solve in the part. Nevertheless, the two circumstances can not be exactly the same since there must be some different in other factors for example people involved, time, place, culture and especially his emotion when dealing with the problem.

When we were at school, we used to face new and difficult math problem which we needed to solve. Have you ever wondered that despite the same level of education, same book, same teacher, same homework, and same environment, some can work the solution and some can’t? What made those guys so efficient in math problem solving? Are they smarter? May be they are. But the major difference that makes them stand out from the rest in math equation is that they think differently. Their system of thinking geared them into the direction that the problem can be solved. Like what we have known before, thinking is the origin of everything. If we learn how to think, we can solve the problem like the one who are good at it. However, people tend to be comfortable by doing what they used to do. Thinking process is the same. They tend to think in the same system that they used to do. And they will end up not be able to solve the problem by using the old thinking pattern. Therefore, if we face a problem that we can not solve no matter how many ways we have tried, may be we need a deep breath. Ask ourselves how we came up with the old problem solution. Is there anyway that we start our thinking process differently? Go and talk to the people who are good in that area will help speeding up your problem solving. Do not concentrate on how they solve their problem but concentrate on how they think in order to come up with the solution. If you do not know such person, read a book on it. Go to seminar. This will help shaping your thinking process. Remember, if you do not change your thinking, your result will not change.

We can use visualization in our problem solving by simply imagine we are good at it. Make visualization real and vivid. Do it regularly so that we register in our mind and are eager to solve problem every time we have one. Regular visualization will attract the circumstance and attribute you want into your life according to the law of attraction.

Problem solving is one of the areas that are difficult to manage. Learning this skill will help enable us to live life happier and more meaningful. In this article, we learn what the major ingredient in problem solving is and how to make use of visualization to enhance it.