A Planned Approach to Coping with Problems
(by Richard)

a) Identify - problem dimensions in objective terms

b) Personalize - describe how, when, and why problem affects you

c) Options - find strategic and tactical options for dealing with problem

d) Evaluate - thoroughly examine and evaluate choices

e) Get - obtain access to preferred options

f) Evaluate - did choice address the problem effectively. If not go back to identification component.

g) Stay current - periodically read and study original problem to mitigate reemergence