1. Create distance

It creates distance between you and your problem, so you can see it more clearly.

2. Pretend it's someone else's problem

You'll think about your problem as if it belongs to someone else.

3. Guided advice

Imagine what advice you would give to a friend dealing with this problem.

4. Be kind to yourself

By helping someone else, you learn to be understanding and caring toward yourself.

5. Find answers

Looking at your problem in a new way helps you find solutions you might not have seen before.