3 ways to cope with the stagnation in the affairs
A Life / / December 19, 2019
Emily Triplett Lenz (Emily Triplett Lentz)
Copywriter and marketing specialist in the Help Scout and Basecamp.
We are all familiar with the doubts that occupied all my thoughts. And the realization that it has stopped, usually does not come immediately. Someone at such moments mindlessly staring at the screen, someone - scans mail…
The first step to solving any problem - to recognize what it is. And to take this step, as always, the most difficult.
Embarrassed to talk about it, but when I want to avoid some big things, I begin to solitaire. Some of us prokrastiniruyut in a productive manner. For example, the head of the technical department Help Scout Chris Brookins (Chris Brookins) admits that sometimes he was doing a bunch of small, simple tasks in order to avoid large. However, while we prokrastiniruem, important matters of our lists not evaporate.
So, it is very important to understand, as you start to behave, when you want to avoid problems. After all, if you learn to recognize these states, you can take action on time.
These tips will help you when you find yourself at a dead end in the next time.
1. Use proven techniques
The bad news: there is no universal recipe or a strictly defined formulas for the solution of all your problems. The good news is there are many ways to look at the problem, and hence generate ideas for its solution.
The practical benefit of using mental models is to change the usual course of thinking, and it helps to cope with the negative. You should give up the question, "What can I do to be gorgeous?" And ask yourself: "What can I do to stop to commit follies?"
Gregory Siotti (Gregory Ciotti)
Programmer Help Scout Craig Davis (Craig Davis), once worked in the ambulance, to identify and solve problems uses an algorithm that helps doctors diagnose a patient. After a little practice with the help of these issues can be solved completely any problem.
- Because of what happened the first time? Which caused the problem today?
- Because of what the situation is getting worse, but because of what is better? Can you do something to stop the deterioration of the situation?
- How can you describe the pain?
- Where does it hurt the most? Do you feel pain anywhere else?
- On a scale of 1 to 10, where 10 - the most unbearable pain you've ever felt, how hurt you now?
- How long does it last? Symptoms changed?
If you can answer these questions a doctor or ask them yourself, when you define problemYou may be surprised how everything is obvious.
2. Take a breather
So you've recognized that practice their own tactics of avoidance. What to do next? You stepped on the slippery slope, so your natural desire will be to focus on the problem. Stop!
Stand back and let some time to work on your subconscious. This incubation period, because our brain continues to strongly reflect on the problems after we consciously step back from them and do something else.
Long walks, meditation, prayer, good sleep, exercise, and even boring commute and it frees you from all distraction, allow wander your thoughts, and your subconscious mind - to create their magic. Have you ever wondered why the best ideas often visit you in the shower? That's why.
Bad decisions come immediately, so I prefer to give yourself time to go deeper into the problem. I'm constantly thinking about his relationship with his teammates, how I can better support and guide them. Brainwave always come when I'm alone, so that it can happen during a walk, exercise, when I take a shower, or working weekends.
Nick Francis (Nick Francis)
3. consult
A conversation with a disinterested party - teacher, spouse, therapist, friend or colleague - will look at the other side of the problem. Explain what is the essence of the question that you have already done and on what ground to a halt.
Unlike you, these people are not involved in problemSo they will see the entire situation from a different angle, and will be able to ask questions that do not even come to mind.
Sometimes it is a simple story about the problem. While you're talking, you can stumble on the obvious solution.
I break the problem into smaller pieces, lay them on the shelves in the head and then asking for help if any of the causes I have difficulties.
Chris Brookins (Chris Brookins)
No one is immune
I stalled when it came to this part. I could not decide where to start and what to focus on, and I noticed that a few minutes just mindlessly staring at the screen. I worked on other projects. And maybe I laid a couple of solitaire.
I finally realized what was happening. I got up and closed the computer and walk around the city. I interviewed his colleagues. I esteemed and get some sleep. And here is the proof: If these methods do not work, you would not be reading this article.