Manage Tension, Solve Problems

What do business owners, parents, and pastors all have in common?

They often confuse problems with tensions, leading to unnecessary stress.

Problems can be solved. Tensions need to be managed. When you try to solve a tension as if it were a problem, you suffer.

Here are 3 ways to catch yourself and realize if you're managing a problem or a tension:

1️⃣ Look at the outcome. Problems have clear solutions, while tensions require ongoing balance.
🥈 Evaluate the impact. Problems disrupt operations, but tensions are ongoing challenges that need constant attention.
🕒 Check your approach. Problems are tackled head-on, whereas tensions are managed through adjustments and compromises.

Understanding the difference can save you from a lot of headaches.

So, be sure to take a step back and analyze the situation.

→ Identify if you are facing a problem or a tension.
→ Adjust your strategy accordingly.
→ Focus on balancing tensions instead of trying to eliminate them.

Because the clarity you seek,
Or the solution you need,
Might be just one mindset shift away.

"Manage tensions, solve problems."