So, you have a problem that you need to solve quickly. You’ve agonized over this problem for hours, days, months, or even years, and you still can’t figure it out. Well don’t worry my friend; the answer is already within you. You simply need to call on his creative energy to bring the answer to his focused mind.

How do you do this? It is easy. Just use creative problem solving, that’s how. Creative what? Creative problem solving. You see, creative problem solving is the powerful act of using out-of-the-box inner creativity to solve everyday problems.

Creativity that is already within you and the good news is that it can be done by anyone with any type of problem. It doesn’t matter if you’re a little kid or a sassy sexy citizen, it doesn’t matter if you’re a housewife or a neurosurgeon, you can solve problems creatively and you can do it without stress. All you have to do is follow these basic creative problem solving steps:

1. Visualize the ultimate success. Don’t dwell on negative thinking because doing so will block your creative energy. Instead, you should always revel in the fact that the answer is already within you. You just have to get it out of your creative mind. Visualizing failure will block your creative energy and visualizing success will bring it forward.

2. Be still and know that the answer is within you. There is absolutely no need to fear that the problem cannot be solved. The answer will come to you if you stop worrying and take a more relaxed approach. Be quiet and still and allow creative ideas to emerge. Also, always be willing to sit still and let your thoughts run free.

3. Be patient. Don’t rush the creative problem-solving process. Sometimes it takes a while for your creativity to solve a problem, so don’t get frustrated if the problem isn’t solved right away. Instead, enjoy the creative process for what it really is, an internal process, and be open and receptive to allowing those new solutions to emerge.

4. Create a positive environment. The creative mind flourishes in a healthy and positive atmosphere, so if you are having difficulty solving a problem creatively, you may need to create a more positive and uplifting environment. This can be done by cleaning up, adding plants, burning aromatherapy candles, or doing whatever you can to create a creative and positive environment. For once, you have a creative environment in place; your creativity problem solving skills will explode forward.

5. Take some time off. If possible, take some time to allow your creative problem-solving skills to come to fruition. Sometimes you need a change of scenery and other times you just need some time off. However, you must be willing to give your spirit what it needs, a mini vacation to collect your thoughts and find the perfect solution.

6. Involve others in the creative process. If you get stuck and can’t seem to get out of a rut, it might be a good idea to discuss your problem with others. Sometimes they can provide creative problem-solving techniques that will help you. They may also be able to resolve the issue for you. The important thing though is to only get help from like-minded and positive people like you. You don’t want to ask for help from someone who will put negative energy into your mind.

7. Meditate. Meditation is one of the best ways to engage your creative problem-solving abilities. By rising to a different level of consciousness, you become more in tune with your thought processes and can actually see the connection better than when you are distracted. For this reason, meditation is a great way to engage in creative problem solving.

By following the basic steps above, you can and will creatively solve any problems that may come your way. You’ll solve problems with confidence and less stress than if you simply followed traditional methods. So, enjoy the problem solving process using creative problem solving techniques now and for the rest of your life!

Copyright 2005 Stephen Pierce