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We are not always given solutions to the problems that arise in life. In the case of a crew, sometimes everything you need is just a little creativity to handle the situation. Resourcefulness means solving problems with things at hand and getting maximum results with minimal means. Here are a few general tips to help you become resourceful.

Steps

Part 1 of 4: Developing skills

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   Keep an open mind. Redefining the possible and the impossible. You have unique talents to accomplish your goals right now. Considering new possibilities is the key to getting into action towards success.
   • Thinking openly means that you are willing to find values ​​in the people, events and things around you. Accept different possibilities, opportunities, people, opinions, suggestions, and experiences. Realize that you can learn from something new or different. When you think out of the box, you can find solutions to problems that others cannot think of.
   • Say, "Yes, I can do it," and force yourself to do things that everyone thinks is impossible. This explains why some people succeed when others give up their dreams.
   • Step out of your comfort zone and keep your eyes open. If you have never been to another country, learned a foreign language, tried a strange food, wrote a book or skydiving, then do it now. You may discover something that makes your life better and helps you solve your problems.

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   Confident. You have the ability to handle any problem. You have everything you need at hand - it is you! Realizing that you have the talent and the capacity to do something is the first step towards truly solving the problem.
   • Confidence means you love and trust yourself. Recognize your talents, abilities, and good qualities. Understand that you can tackle problems and find solutions to meet challenges.
   • Imagine your success every day. When difficulties strike, visualize yourself overcome. Imagine that you are accomplishing your goals and celebrating your accomplishments.
   • Accept praise and honor. Know that you deserve it.
   • Keep a diary of your achievements. Write down what you did each day. Soon you'll fill your diary pages and know how much you've done. That will help you realize that you have the right to be confident.

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   Creation. Talking about resourcefulness is about being optimistic about what to do. Creativity is not only creating new but also improving old ones. Think about the crazy possibilities as well as the realities. You will find inspiration for a possible solution from one of these ideas.
   • Think of a skilled mechanic who knows how to make magic items out of loose parts and a little ingenuity. A mechanic may not need a manual but can still identify the problem based on symptoms, and know how to use tools and available materials to repair. Learn the mechanic in your case.
   • Let your mind soar. Don't stop thinking about something because it is irrelevant.Often times your thoughts will go from idea to idea and idea again. You can come up with a great idea or understand the problem with one of these ideas.

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   Actively. Don't hold back dreams because you have to wait for the right resources or people to show up. If you let circumstances decide when and how you act, you will always suffer. If the opportunity comes, you must try to embrace it. Don't worry too much or think about retreating.
   • Don't just be a passive observer. Participate actively and attentively. Proactive means to initiate and contribute to any solution.
   • Don't simply react to events, people, challenges and information. Attract and influence to really contribute to the situation.

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   Persist. If you stop before the problem is solved, there is nothing you can achieve. Try again, dozens or hundreds of times if necessary. Do not give up.
   • Think about your motivations. Identify why you want to accomplish something and move on to your destination.
   • Develop discipline. There are many uncertainties that will happen on your journey to your destination. If you practice discipline and establish a habit of doing what you need to do in spite of obstacles, you will reach your goal.
   • Never rush to conclude that you fail if you don't - use training instead.

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   Positive. Almost any problem has a solution. Look for the positive in all situations. Once you've built the right attitude, you'll find a solution more easily.
   • Think about all the times you dealt with a crisis or responded to a difficult situation and the successes during those critical moments. Know that you can pass. This is the attitude of resourceful people when problems arise along the way.
   • Remember that you will become stronger and better each time you fix a problem. Experience teaches you things that you can then pass on to those in need.
   • Complete myseft. Learn new things and try to stay up to date with events happening around you. Even when you do, learning continues to help you succeed and enrich your life. You should also learn to accept and encourage others.
   • Learn how to control or overcome weaknesses, if any. You will not be able to control the situation effectively without knowing how to manage your fears and weaknesses.
   • Read as many books as possible.
   • Go back to school and learn a new field.
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Part 2 of 4: Foreseeing the problems

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   Mentally prepare. You cannot anticipate everything, but you can plan many problems. The more you prepare in advance, the more you will be able to manage in the face of a problem.
   • Collect a kit and learn how to use it. The more tools you have to use in an emergency, the easier it will be to manage. Depending on the situation, the tools in your hand can be a real toolkit, or items that can be stored in a wallet, survival kit, workshop, kitchen, a truck, or even lice are camping sets. Learn how to use those tools and make sure they're available when you need them.
   • Workout at home. If you do not know how to change a tire, try doing it at the entrance of your house before your car deflates while it is several kilometers from your house, in the dark, in the rain. Learn how to set up a tent in the backyard or go a short picnic to get used to the picnic kit. Take care of your kits and hone your skills before you have to put them to the test.
   • Plan ahead for potential problems and tackle them before they get into trouble. If you are concerned that you forgot your key and locked it outside, you can hide your spare key in the backyard. Attach the key to a large and conspicuous object so it doesn't lose it. Coordinate with those who come and go so as not to accidentally lock each other out.
   • Practice resourcefulness before pressure comes. Try cooking a meal with the remaining foods in the pantry instead of going to the store. Invent what you need instead of buying. Make your own item, even when it's pre-made.

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   Time management. Time makes life, and it is not an inexhaustible source. If you have time, use it effectively. Make each moment meaningful and contribute to the path to your ultimate goals.
   • Depending on the situation to be overcome, you may have to work longer hours, ask for more time, collaborate with others, or take temporary response measures when you can develop something. longer.
   • Limit distractions and disruptions. If you can take control, limit obstacles on the way to your goal. There's time to work and also time to play. You need work and play, but remember to focus on the main thing. Do not call or chat while at work. Turn off the TV. Likewise, don't let work pressure get in the way of resting times with friends and family.
   • Remember to be patient. Timing is important, but some things that want to be effective take time. Also ask others to be patient.

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   Communicate with people. Determine if you can reach out to people who know the answer, are able to solve it, or help you with a problem before it happens. Discuss possibilities in advance. Work with people with knowledge and experience to visualize scenarios and brainstorm solutions with limited resources.
   • Relationships between people can be gathered as potential resources. Social networks are a way of creating those resources, whether formal or informal.
   • If you can, help others before it's time to ask them for help. Caring for people, really getting to know them, and helping out when they need it. This will increase your chances of having someone ready to help you when you need it.

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   Make money. Money can be a powerful asset in some situations. If you don't have money and need it, then resourcefulness can include devising initiatives to make money. Alternatively, you should also consider solving the problem without spending money.
   • Make money from others. Offer to do something to get paid. You can be a fundraiser if you find a way to raise money for a good cause.
   • Find a career. A steady stream of money is important for having a steady stream of resources. Think about the skills you have and see if you can apply for vacancies in your area. Visit sites like Monster.com or LinkedIn online to find jobs that are right for you. Also, check your local newspaper to find vacancies. If there is a position or a company that you want to work for, find their website or go there and ask if a position is open.
   • Go back to school. Education may be the longer way to make money, but if your ultimate goal is a high salary then this may be your best option.
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Part 3 of 4: Situation assessment

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   Assess the situation. When a difficult situation arises on the path you are on, try to identify the problem to the best of your ability. You can easily become emotionally overwhelmed, distracted by problems, and lose your ability to find solutions. Once you can identify where the problem really lies, you can draw up a plan to improve the situation.
   • Think about the problem. How serious is it? Is this really a crisis or is it just an inconvenience or an obstacle? Does this need to be addressed immediately or can I wait until the right solution is found? The more urgent the situation, the more creative you need to be.
   • Wondering what the nature of the problem is. What is really necessary? For example, do you need to unlock the lock or need to go inside or out? These are two different problems, as the latter can be solved by going through a window, climbing over or under a wall, going around the back aisle or removing the door hinge. Likewise, do you really need to enter the house, or can you find what you need somewhere else?
   • Don't panic. Pressure can be a good motivator, but not if it distracts you. Think about why you can't give up and that will give you the resilience you need to succeed.
   • It is always better to find solutions to problems than to worry. You can learn this by training your mind to focus on solutions when you are anxious. Reassure yourself first, think wisely before taking any action.

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   Evaluate what you have. Resourcefulness, above all, is intelligence and creative use of existing means. Do you have anything on hand or can you find anything that would help improve the situation? Don't forget that vehicles are not just physical - think about skills, people or emotional states as well.
   • Try checking again. Review the things you have, including materials, means, knowledge, people and opportunities. Then consider how you can apply it to the problem.

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   Set goals. Resourceful people often seek challenges to overcome, goals and dreams to reach. Try to achieve small daily goals and contribute to bigger dreams. Over time, you will gradually make your dreams come true.
   • Keep in mind that each day is an opportunity for you to make an impact in what you want in life.
   • Be happy with the life you have and realize your progress. Life now matters because who knows what will happen tomorrow. Work towards your goals, but don't forget to enjoy the present moment.
   • Start small. Everyone starts off with something, no matter how small. Small things will grow with time and efforts. If money is what you need, save it now when you have it and continue to do your best. Even small, steady contributions make a big difference after a year.
   • Follow until the end. You will not know where it will lead unless you pursue the work end to end to know the results.

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   Pick out the specials. A big picture will give you a perspective - but sometimes you need to focus on details or specific steps. Identify what you can do in the short term to start acting more effectively. Review specific tasks, roles and responsibilities towards a goal, such as simplicity, savings, or risks.
   • Look for information. Has anyone ever solved similar problems before? How is the event (or system, or situation) you are trying to deal with working? Which way leads home from here? Who can you contact, and how? What steps do you need to take to set a fire?
   • Research and reading is very helpful. Stay up to date with important events and information that may assist you in the future. Focus on what you find interesting or useful, and find other links that are relevant to the topic or idea that you can master.
   • Exploit your own resources. Know the difference between resource seeking and resourcefulness. With the tools and resources needed, everything is smooth. Being talented means you get the best out of the facilities you can find.
   • Admit that you don't “know it all”. Be willing to learn from others, even from someone you think they don't know as well.
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Part 4 of 4: Solving problems

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   Break the rules. Use unusual ways, contrary to common sense or social conventions, if that helps. Be willing to take responsibility, correct the mistake or explain if you cross the line. People set principles for reason, but sometimes principles and traditions discourage progress. Complete things without just following the routine.
   • Never apologize for your success. The trick is to ensure that the breaches are negligible compared to the benefits it offers. There will be times when you need to apologize, but you should only do it for the real mistake.

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   Improvisation. Don't force yourself into a certain way of thinking. Take advantage of what you can to deal with it temporarily and then find a permanent solution. You just need to have your bike repaired enough to go home and repair it later.
   • Experiment. Trial and failure take time, but if you have no experience in any case, experimentation is a great way to get started. At the very least, you will learn something that doesn't work.
   • Adapt. There is never a definite solution. You can look into the mirrors for inspiration, but tailor your solution to the specific situation. Turn challenges into advantages.
   • Don't be afraid to use objects in unusual ways. Steel wire hangers are surprisingly versatile, and although screwdrivers aren't really for chiselling, trimming, crushing, scraping, etc., they can still be used that way in case you need a crew.
   • Don't forget the value of the intangible. Sunlight, gravity, and willpower can be on your side and you can exploit to your advantage.

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   Use the situation to your advantage. Each situation has a negative and a positive side. Try not to focus on what was wrong or bad. Look at the positives and think about what you can do now with the positive ones.
   • If you miss the bus and get another one, can you enjoy a cup of coffee or browse the nearby store while you wait? In cold weather, can you use snow as a shelter or use ice as building materials?
   • If you are afraid, use your fear as your motivation. Motivation will lead you out of a bad situation. Harness that energy to find a solution and take action. Emotions can be a powerful motivator to work better and be more productive, so use them wisely.

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   Act fast. An effective solution is usually based on a quick response. Be assertive, and once you decide, stop analyzing, take action. You cannot solve the problem without starting an action.
   • Remember that you will pay the price when you do not make a decision, be it loss of income or income, loss of credibility or problems in your career. The well-ventilated mailboxes and desks are not piled up under piles of unfinished documents, proving that the owner is a quick and action-loving person. When problems do arise, handle them right away instead of lingering on it.
   • Small things that are decided quickly can bring great benefits. Not only does it help you stay proactive for any surprises that arise, but quick decisions also help reduce stress, improve productivity and create a reputation for you in job management. Use this as your motivation to do what to do right now.
   • Start immediately. Delaying doing something even knowing it's a to-do won't set you at your goal. Take the first step by taking action to complete a task, and then move on to another task.

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   Learn from your mistakes. If you manage to fix a problem, take steps to make sure it doesn't happen again. If you've tried something that didn't work, try something different next time. Review what went wrong and start from there.
   • Make several options at the same time. Understand that sometimes your plan doesn't work.You should look at an issue from multiple angles. Make plans B and C available.

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   Call for help. Know when you need help to reach your goal. Get rid of your pride and find someone who can help you with the problem. The more you show people that working with you also benefits their goals, the more likely you will be to succeed.
   • Whether you need a bus ticket to get home, great ideas, emotional support, using the phone, or just a hand out, call on others if you can. Even if you rely on strangers, you can see surprising results.
   • Brainstorming together can lead to great combined solutions. Ask people you know and trust. Seek professional help. If appropriate, you can ask the person in charge (authorities, staff, professors, seat holders), as these may have access to ancillary resources.
   • If one or two assistants aren't enough, consider forming a team or team on missions. Can you persuade the town hall or some other organization to develop your purpose?
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Advice

• Don't dwell on the past. If the root or root cause of the problem is something you cannot change, then just try to fix it to the best of your ability.
• If you have to do something quickly to deal with an immediate challenge, remember to do it again as soon as possible.
• Remember the resources you have. Sometimes the most effective solution to a problem lies in the combination of resources in your hand.

Warning

• In the event of a real emergency (life or property threats), usually the most effective thing you can take is to notify the authorities, providing the information they need to do their job. them and avoid them.
• Make sure you know what you're doing, otherwise you might cause another problem.