SOLVE IT, NOT CREATE IT

Research shows that when asked why people worry, many say it's because they are trying to solve problems. Another study found that people believe worry is necessary to find the best solutions.

Recognising the difference and moving away from worry can help ...

The most valuable ideas are ones that solve problems for people.

Think about what problems people have that you’d like to solve.

When someone talks about their problems, we are jumping in the problem-solving mode straight away. While dealing with people, this approach can backfire.

A better approach is interacting with people is to just listen and validate their struggles, make them feel heard and unders...