FREE ESSAY ON STEPS OF PROBLEM SOLVING

STEPS OF PROBLEM SOLVING

Like most people I have problems, but like some of those people running away from the
problem is not an option. Sometimes thinking of a solution thoroughly isn't always the
first thing on my mind. Thinking back on my past problems I found that sometimes thinking
of a solution thoroughly was the only thing on my mind
On September 18, 2000 I started to take a psychology course provided by the BMCC-College
Now program. On Monday October 8, 2000 I went on a job interview at Citigate Dewe
Rogerson. On Tuesday October 9, 2000 I was given the opportunity to play girls softball
for my school. On Wednesday October 10, 2000 I got a phone call asking me when would be
available to start at the prestigious company. My reply was right away. That's where the
conflict began.
I decided to set my priorities straight and categorize my options from most to least
important. The job came first only because I really needed the money. Next came the
college course because it's free and I've already invested my time into it. Finally came
softball something I always wanted to do, but just never had the time. I narrowed it down
to discontinue either softball or the college course.
I then arranged every possible solution with every possible consequence. If I stop taking
the college course then I'll get a full advantage of year round practice before the
actual games begin. If I continue the college course I have the chance of going to
college with a couple of credits.
After some thought I discussed my dilema over with my cousin and he sort of shed some
light on my situation. He reminded me that I was a senior and that this year should be
one that I would want to remember for a long time. He told me that I would never get the
opportunity to have another senior year in which I can play softball in highschool. 
Eureka! Taking consideration to what my cousin said I decided to continue taking the
college course meanwhile work part-time at Citigate Dewe Rogerson. When the next semester
comes I will play softball and discontinue the college course. The end result will be
knowledge, money in my pocket, even more athletic ability, and most importantly my
happiness.
With this new found knowledge of problem solving, in a lot of ways I did the right thing.
I categorized my options, understood what results may come by generating solutions, and
then I decided which solution alternative was the best.