Example: Identifying the problem; Less helpful: “I’m bad at studying.” Clearer problem statement: “I’m not completing my coursework on time each week.” This keeps the focus on what is happening, not judgement. Now the problem is clear enough to work with.
Example: Identifying the problem; Less helpful: “I’m bad at studying.” Clearer problem statement: “I’m not completing my coursework on time each week.” This keeps the focus on what is happening, not judgement. Now the problem is clear enough to work with.