<Source: Revised from Hougang Care Centre (Singapore mental rehab centre) Courses.>
First step. Define the problem. If you cannot define it, how are you going to solve it.
Second step. Brainstorm the possible solutions alternatives.
Third step. Decide which solution alternative is the best & choose it.
Fourth step. Once you decide the solution. Mind stimulation the steps plan to reach the solution & solve the problem.
Fifth step. Do not be indecisive. Do the plan to solve the problem. If face obstacles, go back to step 1.