It occurs if an organism or an artificial intelligence system does not know how to proceed from a given state to a final goal state! Any problem occurs because of a cause, there is no problem in this world without a cause.

I cannot define the “types” of problems, because you know the list is endless!

When you are struck with a problem, the whole world seems unhappy around you. But you need to realise the truth that if there is a problem pertaining in your life then your actions directly or indirectly have caused it. It is in that moment that you need to stop lingering in the past and think about “how” to solve it, instead of “why” it occurred?

If you don’t realise that there is a problem or your solutions are “ineffective” then the problem will never be solved. To solve a problem you need to understand the cause and then realise that there is a problem attached with it.

Problem Solving is a “higher-order thinking skill”. It requires for a person to change or mend their routine to meet desired goals.

Ineffectiveness in problem-solving occurs for the following reasons :-

•Conceiving the problem too narrowly.

•Making a hasty choice.

•Failure to consider all consequences.

How to solve a problem and achieve desired goals?

•Accepting the problem.

•Searching for alternatives.

•Advantage and Disadvantage of each alternative.

•What is the solution?

•How well is the solution working?

There are times when we are either too tired or too afraid to leave a problem. Yes, be as it may, we don’t want to solve a problem because we are unable to see the benefits of problem-solving!

Try these steps for concrete problem-solving :-

•Create a worst-case scenario.

•Identify what’s holding you back.

•Take responsibility for your life.

•Brainstorming ideas.

•Discussing the problem with family, co-workers, boss, friends, faculties, well-wishers.

•Change your location.

You need to know what are the boundaries of your problem and what alternatives are possible within these boundaries?

If the alternatives have no disadvantage whatsoever it can be implemented for long-term as solutions. But if there are advantages as well as disadvantages of any alternatives than it is advised to look for new alternatives.

What is a solution?

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.

Finding a solution to a problem involves constructing a course of action that will transform your current situation into one where your objective has been achieved. 

You would agree with the fact that all problems are different. They vary in duration, impact, cause and solutions. The only constant thing is the lesson and satisfaction that you earn after the problem is solved!

I hope, The Steps mentioned above will help you to solve any problem in any situation of any cause.