PositiveProblemSolving

About this tool

When you encounter a barrier to achieving a goal, this exercise helps you systematically examine the problem from different perspectives and generate new solutions. Focus on the future, comparisons, the past, and the present moment to find a clear path forward.

Positive Problem Solving

Define your challenge

Future Focus

What will happen after solving this problem? What's the benefit?

How important is solving this problem?

What support will you need?

Focus on Comparison

Are you doing something similar elsewhere?

Do you have experience succeeding in something similar?

What existing resources can you apply here?

Past Focus

What has stopped you from solving this so far?

What difficulties or 'impossible' obstacles have you encountered?

Present Details

What resources do you need now? Are there limitations (e.g., financial)?

What behaviors or habits are blocking progress?

What can you do right now as a first step?

💡 If you get stuck in one area, move to the next. Write down everything that seems relevant - let associations and ideas emerge naturally.

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Based on: Positive Problem Solving (Coaching Tools B2.4 - Building Habits). Reference material cited in original (Jones & Gorell, 2009).