anxiety problem solving page 4
A virtuous circle
When I start solving a problem, no matter what small things I do, I move closer to my goal.
It's easy to become overwhelmed with problems, but even the smallest step is progress.
We might put things off if we overwhelm ourselves with the size of the problem.
It's a bit like standing at the foot of a mountain and looking up. We think we'll never make it to the top.
That's why we climb mountains in stages, and why we break down problem solving into smaller steps.
Each step is a 'base camp' on the way to achieving our goals. Each step is a step closer to the peak!