Problem-solving processes refer to an individual’s internal techniques or mechanisms to manage and deal with daily dilemmas (i.e., pausing to reflect and find ideal solutions).
This construct measures problem-solving skills largely by focusing on whether an individual has the ability to look at situations in a different way to the norm, come up with creative ways to improve their own functioning, take control by being innovative instead of recycling old solutions given by others, and keep trying to find solutions when there is something causing them to struggle.
It is not possible for individuals to succeed in reaching their goals, or to live their purpose if they do not have supportive internal processes in place. Discipline plays a big role in terms of the latter, as well as the energy and mindset individuals take with them into their daily environment.
People often misquote Charles Darwin as having said that life is all about survival of the fittest/most genetically “blessed”. However, what he actually said was that the most adaptable tend to survive. This construct is closely related to construct D (which measures resilience, amongst other self-management tools) in the sense that problem solving is a form of adaptability, and adaptability is closely related to resilience.
Whether someone has a natural knack for creative problem-solving or not, it is a skill that can be learned through practice and exposure to challenges that take them out of their comfort zone.
Whether someone has a natural knack for creative problem-solving or not, it is a skill that can be learned through practice and exposure to challenges that take them out of their comfort zone.