With your problem or goal in mind, let me share a simple step that you can take, at this very moment, that will shift your thinking from problem or goal to potential steps that you can take to solve that problem or achieve that goal : just ask! In other words, take your problem or goal and turn it into a question.
By way of example, let\u2019s say you’re a work-from-home (WFH) type–which, at times, leaves you feeling restless and bored–and all of those calorie-laden, comfort foods in your refrigerator and pantry are calling your name . . . constantly.
If you\u2019ve turned into a junk-food junkie in your WFH wonderland, you might find yourself feeling somewhat sluggish. And knowing that you may be in this situation for the foreseeable future, perhaps you\u2019ve come to the realization that you\u2019re not doing yourself any favors by continuing down this prepackaged, processed-food path.
So your problem might be, \u201cI\u2019m not as health conscious as I\u2019d like to be,\u201d and your goal might be, \u201cto become more health conscious.\u201d You can turn either (or both) of those statements into a question by asking, \u201chow can I become more health conscious?\u201d
Do you see what we just did by turning those statements into a question? We shifted our focus from the problem or goal to potential ways in which we might solve that problem or achieve that goal; this is because a question, by its very nature, invites answers\u2014possible solutions that can lead you into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n