PsycHacks Episode 8: Overcoming new problems
Jul 21, 2021
Facing unexpected challenges can be daunting. Learn how to gain confidence by looking at others who have tackled similar issues, like new parenting. Additionally, reflect on your past experiences to realize your ability to adapt and overcome difficulties. These insights help reshape your perspective on problem-solving.
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Use Others' Success As A Model
- Look around for other people who have successfully solved the same problem to gain perspective.
- If billions have done it, assume you can too and adopt that mindset to reduce intimidation.
New Parents Example Of Normalizing Fear
- Orion describes new parents who feel anxious because childcare is unfamiliar to them.
- He points out billions have become parents, using that fact to normalize and reduce their anxiety.
Past Wins Signal Future Capacity
- Reflect on past times you solved unprecedented problems to recognize a pattern of resilience.
- That repeated success means novel problems are actually familiar experiences in form.