The following are some steps you can take to help with problem solving.

Define the problem. This means being clear about what the problem actually is.

When you look at defining the problem you may notice that it may in fact be a combination of a number of smaller concerns. Each smaller concern could be easier to deal with than one big one.

Consider possible solutions. Once you have defined the problem or problems accurately you can brain storm and or write down all the possible solutions for the problem or problems. You can be as creative, imaginative, and outrageous as you like.

Rate solutions. Once you have written down all the possible solutions, rate these solutions as either good or poor, with good solutions getting a high score and poor solutions getting a low score.

Decide the best possible solutions or combination of solutions then write down these decisions.

Consider how, when and where you can implement the solutions and write them down. Then, put into action the solutions you decided on with an experimental attitude.

Review your efforts. Once you have tried the solutions review these actions.

Review the effectiveness and difficulty of your actions as either: effective, neither effective or ineffective, or ineffective. Also, another way could be to rate them as easy, neither easy or difficult or difficult.

Consider modifications to the solutions you have come up with. If they were not effective, or you did not achieve the outcome you thought you would, then continue to review the effectiveness of the modifications or try new solution modifications.