Adjusting the Frame

 

"If a problem can't be solved within the frame it was conceived,

the solution lies in reframing the problem."

Brian McGreevy

When a crisis falls into our lap, we can become overwhelmed and frozen into place.  Denial or avoidance frequently come in with a rush, but they do not bring us any closer to appropriate solutions.  It is beneficial to break the problem down into pieces, creating steps that feel reasonable.

It becomes imperative to ask our lovely selves, "What can I do?" or "What am I willing to do?"  As we calm down, we can also ask, "Who really owns this problem?" or "How much am I willing to take on?"

When we accurately define ownership of the problem, reasonable correction can arise.

When we are able to set aside emotional attachments and objectively examine the situation, we can be more effective in problem solving.  If, however, the gnawing reality is that the situation is too large for us to resolve on our own, the sooner we reach out for assistance the better.