Self-coaching - Problem Solving

In one of the previous posts, we presented the application of the GROW model for self-coaching. Today I propose a very specific exercise, which is a simplified version of the described model.

Please try it, and if it works, start practicing regularly. After all, as someone wisely said, "Man is the sum of habits" 😉

Self-coaching for problem-solving

And before you start, think about what you really want to achieve or what problem you want to solve. Then follow the step-by-step process below and write down your answers to each of the questions presented. Jotting down your answers really makes a big difference.

Goal

1. What would I like to work on?

2. What would I like to get from answering this set of questions (e.g. first step/strategy/solution)?

3. What is my purpose with this problem?

4. When am I going to achieve this?

5. What will be the benefits for me of achieving this goal?

6. Who else will benefit and how?

7. What will it be like if I reach my goal?

8. What will I see/hear/feel?

Reality

1. What actions have I taken so far?

2. What brings me to my goal?

3. What's bothering me?

Options

1. What are the different options to achieve the goal?

2. What else can I do? (it's worth repeating this question!)

3. What are the main advantages and disadvantages of each option?

Will

1. What action option do I choose?

2. When am I going to start each action?

3. How committed am I, on a scale of 1 to 10, to each of these actions?

4. If it's not a 10, what would make it a 10?

5. What do I commit to?

See also:

Questions for leaders with depth

Sense of Agency

Life priorities and free guidebook

Thinking either-or

Self-coaching with GROW method

Self-coaching - difficult situations and the NVC method

Online Life Coaching

How to discover your personal values - free pdf e-book

How emotions are made - free pdf