Clear the Clutter

When it comes to solving problems, it helps to clear away the clutter. If we think of every loose thread in our work or personal environment as part of the same big issue, we may feel overwhelmed and paralysed by the enormity of the problem. To help overcome this, we can take a little time to clarify - mentally move unrelated items off to the side. As we prune away the extraneous bits, the shape of the problem at hand becomes clear. Once we have trimmed the problem down to a more manageable size, we can tackle it more readily.