We all are going to have problems in our lives but the idea is to have five minute problems instead of long term problems. To have a five problem, you need to do three things:

• Resources to deal with that problem
• Strength to deal with the problem
• The ability to figure out a solution right away

 

It's important to have resources like friends and money, because you can tap into those resources to help you out. This is why having an emergency fund and close circle of friends is important.

 

Sometimes a problem is with someone else and you need to address it with them or your life will continue to be miserable. Knowing how to resolve conflict with others is going to be crucial with having five minute problems.

 

One way to have a long term problem is just keep thinking about it. Most of the time, the best answer is to just let it go and move on to something else and realize that you can't control the outcome of something in life and you can’t control other people.

Figure out to leave your problems as fast as possible and life will be a lot better.

 

Journal Prompts

1. What happens to your life when you have long term problems? Is this desirable?
2. What can you do so that you have more five minute problems?