Shifting Perspectives on Problems

[Image] Shifting Perspectives on Problems When "pushing harder" isn't enough. Hello, We’ve all hit those "wall" moments — heads down trying to push through a problem yet making little progress. The instinct is often to just push harder. But in our last email, we explored using “growth prompts” — simple reflective questions designed to shift our perspectives — reveal solutions. Just taking 2 minutes to re-examine assumptions through prompts opens new possibilities where we feel stuck. Now let’s explore applying targeted growth prompts to current problems in your way. The most effective approach frequently starts with shifting your perspective. I recently faced this when our editorial team was facing overflowed with back-to-back deadlines. Feeling overwhelmed, my impulse was simply to hep by working longer hours. Instead, I used a “perspective shift” prompt from our [Lifehack All-Access library](: “How might I be contributing to the obstacles in front of me?” Reflecting openly, I realized I had not systematized a bunch of repetitive tasks that could easily be automated with a just a little effort. I saw how my tunnel vision on “trying to get things done” created bottlenecks. This prompt shifted my mindset from frustration to responsibility. I discovered new options by re-evaluating my own role. The Power of Reframing As my experience shows, shifting the lens through which we view problems often reveals solutions faster than just applying more effort. Here are two effective perspective shift prompts when you feel stuck: - “What might I be missing about this situation?” - “If I advised someone else, what would I suggest?” Choose a current challenge and spend 3 focused minutes journaling through the lens of one of those prompts. Let momentum build where insights emerge! Until next time, when you hit a wall—pause and ask “how else could I see this?” before reacting. Consider what possibilities that reveals. Cheers, Leon Founder & CEO @ LifeHack Solve Problems with Proven Frameworks Apply research-backed prompt frameworks to tackle stubborn obstacles inside LifeHack All-Access. [Learn More]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( 2024 © LifeHack. All Rights Reserved. [Unsubscribe here]( Lifehack, Unit 33554, PO Box 6945, London, W1A 6US, United Kingdom