Sometimes we don’t even remember the reasoning or the source of an old problem, but we remember the emotions and how we felt about it.
So, solve your problems early when the reasons and solutions are clear, and the emotions involved are just a little pond and not a gigantic ocean that we have to cross.
Try to keep relationships and everything in your life simple. Become more solution-oriented - observe, brainstorm, experiment, get the problems out of your head, work with someone and write down some intelligent solutions.
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