Mindfulness when solving a problem
When solving a problem, you’re mindful if you know that there is a problem and what is the problem. Then you focus on finding the solution.
Same as planning, when solving a problem, you become mindless if you start worrying, and getting stuck with it. Remember, we always mistaken worry as a way of solving the problem. That is the common pitfall we should avoid.
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