Problem Solving has three major steps:

• Figure out what has to be done
• Decide what will be easy, what will be hard
• Figure out the best ways to do the "hard" parts

To figure out what exactly has to be done to reach your goal, start by making a list of things you need to do to work towards reaching your goals.

Like: If I wanted to get better grades in English, these are some of the things I could do to make that happen.

• Write down the assignment so I don't forget my homework
• Take my books home
• Find a quiet place to work
• Schedule a time each day to study
• Arrange for a tutor to make sure I study
• Talk to my teacher to get help

Writing down the activities that will help us get to our goals gives us a chance to work toward them each and every day.