Developing problem-solving skills

See it from another’s viewpoint (1)

Talk to someone very different from you and ask how they would go about solving the problem. It could be someone much older, much younger, from a different culture, from a different background,
from a different line of work, or a child.
Their life experiences and ways of thinking may shed a new light on the issue and allow you to see it from a different angle. Being able to think in a different way may provide the start of a solution for you.
The other person may not even see it as a problem, and may in fact help you see the issue in a positive or different light.