 How To Solve Practical Problems This video will explain steps that you can take to solve practical problems. A problem is when you experience a particular difficulty, but have not found any solution. Problems can be practical, such as missed classes and assignments. Problems can also be emotional, such as feeling left down and hopeless about missing school. Often these two types of problems can combine and seem difficult to solve. Problem solving involves strategies that can help you cope with problems in a productive way. 1. The first step in managing practical problems is identifying your problem and what you would like to do different. 2. The next step is to brainstorm all the ways that you could solve the problem. 3. Step 3 is to think about your choices and decide which are possible, reasonable and doable. 4. Step 4 is to follow through with the choices that are achievable. 5. The last step is to evaluate your results. Did your actions solve the problem? If your actions have not helped your situation, try acting on the other options that you have brainstormed. Try these steps to help solve your practical problems.