Apply your creative thinking to a problem that you are currently facing.

Develop a plan to approach an old problem in a new way by completing the steps listed below.

1.write a description of the problem

2. Restate the problem in several ways

3. Write down as many facts related to the problem as possible

4. Identify advantages to this problem-try to see it as an opportunity

5. Identify as many new ways as possible to approach this problem

6. Identify people who might be able to help you with this problem

7. Determine which action you well take first in arriving at a solution to this problem and write down on your calendar the date and time that you will take that action