Why Do We Solve Problems?
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In analyzing yourself and in supervising and encouraging others to solve problems, it helps to know what motivates us to solve problems. Sensitivity plays a part. In my research I have accumulated some keys: |
Motivation
Our actions are influenced by motivation, which is stimulated by certain
needs, instincts, desires, and emotions. Some of these are:
Love
Fear
Joy
Curiosity
Food & water |
Self-esteem
Physical needs
Happiness
Social status
Self-preservation |
Financial gain
Usefulness
Adversity
Goal seeking
Anxiety & anger |
There are times when we must solve problems of necessity, for school,
to satisfy parents, and for other special reasons. It can be fun and is
a part of the essence of life. |
Some basic motivations for problem origination and solution are the joys of:
Financial gain
Competition
Intellectual achievement
Satisfying curiosity
Discovery |
Teamwork
Helping others
Learning
Problem solving
Being successful |
Self-improvement
Fame & prestige
Good school grades
Being useful |
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Sensitivity
Sensitivity to people and things, such as the following, plays a big
part in problem origination and solution:
People – awareness of:
Needs & desires
Emotions
Values & morals |
Dissatisfactions
Motivations
Social relations |
Actions & reasoning
Self-image
Ambitions & hopes
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Things – increased awareness of:
Need to learn
Improvements
Communications
Innovations
Classifications
Environment |
Conceptual blocks
Organizational needs
False assumptions
Community needs
Patterns
Challenges |
Leads
Opportunities
Problem solving
Differences
Hidden points
New technologies |
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| SM-14 shows you the route to solving complex problems. Be confident – you can do it. |