Brainstorming and Problem-Solving

Hello again!

This next video is about brainstorming and problem solving using the scenario of setting up for Zoom calls and video production.






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After I made the video, I realized I could not only trim the length of the video, but I could also resize it right on my phone! I hadn't known that before. I had shot the video in horizontal mode, but made it more narrow before uploading it to YouTube. When I embedded it here on the blog, I also changed the width in the HTML code.

While the video covered how I worked through the aggravations of setting up my physical space and phone for Zoom calls and making videos, the general concept is brainstorming and problem solving. I didn't go into too many details on this process, but the main gist is to:

• stop and think of what is bothering you (what problem you need to solve)
• brainstorm for possible solutions (even if they seem silly)
• consult with others (those who know you and/or those who know the topic)
• check websites or other sources for information
• assess the alternatives and choose the option or combination of options which looks best
• try it, reassess, and shift to something else if that doesn't work

You might also find these links helpful.

• The Goals Gatherings (more extensive section on Brainstorming near the bottom)
• Pull It Together and Push It Through: How to Get It Done When You Think You Can’t

• How Do I Juggle It All?

These are the two most recent videos in my practical encouragement series.

• Time--and Time Again! (a look at chronos and kairos time)
• Talking About Time! (a simple framework for time management)