Hopeless situations and the problem of choice

To make the best decision is not the same as simply making a decision as a whole. You think that it's not enough just to remove the problem, but you need to resolve the situation in the best way? Welcome to the camp of neurotic perfectionists. But seriously, every person from time to time comes to realize the concept of "desperate situations". And you need to get experience with them.

Two conditions

In fact, even the term itself is very controversial. What is a desperate situation? This is a state of affairs in which certain actions are required, and they alone can help change the situation. That is, it is assumed the only correct decision and the inability to abandon this decision.

Technology is easier than life

As it seems, there are two conditions. The first condition is met for a huge number of situations in technical systems. That is, in situations where everything is simplified by man (and the technical system is purposely made simple), it turns out that the solution is unique and correct. That is, this is the first criterion of a hopeless situation.

Just non-action

But the second is more difficult. It is not observed almost never - therefore there are no desperate situations. So, in almost every situation, you can generally abandon the action. Yes, it will also be worth some difficulties, but this is a solution number two. So, the situation is no longer hopeless.

Have driven in a corner?

You probably think that if the problem has one solution, then you can not assign it the characteristic to be discussed. But it should be remembered that hopeless situations are called precisely this way, not because of a lack of a solution, but because of a lack of freedom in the process of trying to improve the situation. It turns out the assignment of status to this state of affairs is slightly complicated. That is, the situation in general without solutions and the situation with the inevitability of action in one version of the solution are hopeless situations.

Emotions interfere

However, it must be remembered that a person's assessment of a problem is often hampered by a negative-emotional perception. For example, it was found that poor people tend to take the worst financial decisions when necessary to decide on an unplanned waste of money. Negative emotional perception worsened the situation several times. And the intellect of the decision makers fell by a few dozen points. Therefore, it is so important to learn to work with emotions in difficult situations.

Subjectivism makes understanding difficult

It is also necessary to realize that you can see the situation differently than others. And it is very possible that you do not notice additional exit opportunities. Therefore, if you encounter "hopeless situations" too often, then it is worth getting some friends who can help with the analysis of the situation.

A little more psychology

And remember that the mode of action begins "in the head". Therefore, it is not so simple to solve the problem, if you mentally have already been defeated. Of course, this does not mean that you must build a fairy tale with the methods of positive thinking and try to believe in it. Leave it to gullible lovers of esotericism. But do not give up ahead of time. According to statistics, in difficult situations, the third or fourth decision often works, provided that the person does not give up. But in fact before this it is necessary not to stop active actions!