Solution Oriented Problem Solving

[checklist name="variable_1" value="Identify/clarify the problem (questions: what should be addressed first?  what is your goal?)|Formulate alternative solutions (question: what options can you think of that might solve or diminish the problem?)|Select the preferred solution (question: which option is most appealing to you?)|Strengthen the commitment to the preferred solution (question: when are you going to do this and what will be your first step?)|Remember - change is constant|Remember - small changes result in bigger changes|Remember - you can't change the past, so concentrate on the future|Remember - solutions to every problem exist"]