Eating Problems for Breakfast: A Simple, Creative Approach to Solving Any Problem

Step by step, the author shares his approach to creative problem solving including: 1. How to adjust your attitude 2. The ten principles of problem solving 3. His seven-step guide to problem solving 4. Ways to practice problem solving Following are some of the concepts that the author provides so that you will be able to "eat your problems for breakfast." 1. Problem solving takes work, there is no way of getting around that. But it is fun work. You can enjoy the effort. 2. Problems are here to stay. They are inevitable. 3. Your attitude toward the problems is the critical difference. With the right attitude, all the problems in the world will not make you a failure. 4. According to the author the ten principles of problem solving are challenge assumptions, keep a broad perspective, don't get hooked, simple is better, look for a second right answer, ask dumb questions, unlock your creativity, scratch where it itches, make it fun and hang in there. 5. The author proposes a seven step problem solving process which includes these steps: recognize and accept a problem, analyze the problem, define the problem, brainstorm, select, implement and evaluate. 6. Problem-solving is a continuous life process. Practice makes perfect.

This book has been invaluable not only for my clients but for me in problem solving and reducing stress. Tim Hansel takes you through perspective exercises in each chapter. He points out various percieved weaknesses and shows how they can be/are strengths in the overall game of life. Hansel helps pinpoint various strategies and perspectives that when applied can help one to reduce their overall stress when facing critical and daily life challanges. I recommend it for everyone who needs/desires to learn new ways to look at situations and their thoughts/feelings.