Problem Solver

I have been through so many things during high school. Dealing with problems not only in class or with friends, but also at home and during my extra curricular activities. Being a problem solver as a teenager is not always easy, but i did my best. In JROTC just like in any other team or sport, we have arguments amongst students. We also come across many obstacles. As a cadet, i learned the 8 step problem solving method. The first step is to gather data. Here you inform yourself of every general aspect of the problem. The second step is to diagnose the data you gathered. You really think about the problem in this step, how it happened and why it is a problem. In the third step you elect and prioritize your objectives, this means you look at what you want to positively accomplish to fix the problem and prioritize what needs to be done first. The fourth step is to Create and analyze alternatives. In the fifth step you select one of the alternatives then plan the action steps to carry out that decision. The seventh step is to implement the plan, then study the results. When you study the results you really need to think about the problem and ways to prevent it from happening again. This also gives you reference on how to solve it if something similar happens. I use this problem solving method when my problem is complex. During class i always come across time managing problems. For example, i have a lot of homework in one night. When this happens i prioritize the homework that is of most points and importance. This helps me to get things done with time and at the same time helps me spread out the homework.