What’s Working - Not Working
Are you struggling with something - a decision or a problem? Are you going in circles? Identifying the problem and listing "what’s working" and "what’s not working" right now will help you lay out the pieces so that you can see the upside and the downside of the situation.
Once you sort your thinking into columns, you will uncover solutions.
TAKE ACTION
This tool is helpful anytime you are making a decision or trying to find a solution to a problem. You get a clear sense of the issue and determine your next steps. This is helpful when making decisions about treatments or explaining side effects of medications to health professionals and many other uses.
TIPS
Use "what’s working" and "what’s not working" right now to help you sort out the pieces so that you can see the upside and the downside of the situation. Once you start thinking and organizing your thoughts, you will be ready to set a course of action.
We offer ways for you to think about your experience and take action. When you get to the "next steps" stage you may need additional information to help you determine the action to take. See the LINKS page for websites that offer resources, information and support.
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At the beginning of my journey, I was overwhelmed. I did not answer my phone for days. I did not want to check my messages. I really didn't want to see people outside of my immediate family. I needed time to get my bearings and find my “sea legs.” I needed time alone to process my own thoughts and feelings about having cancer. It did not make sense to my family and friends. They wanted minute by minute updates and what was happening and how I was doing. Seeing their perspective written down helped me find a solution. Dan listened to my voicemail and chatted with my friends, and my mom did the same for our family: this solution brought me processing time, and it brought my family and friends comfort. This is the power of identifying what's working and what's not working. It allows you to see conflict and seek out solutions that are win-win for everyone involved.