Some basic principles to help you problem solve...

As the cost-of-living increases, you may be undergoing some stress and related problems. Here are ideas on some basic principles of Problem solving that may help your situation. This is from “The Expanded Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills training manual”, by Lane Pederson):

Start with one problem at a time

Understand and precisely define the problem

Research the facts - what information do you need?

What is the cause of the problem (understand and address the cause of the problem)

What works or has worked before (if you have solved this problem before, do more of this behaviour)

What does not work or has not worked before (do less behaviours that have contributed to the problem)

Try to take one step at a time , and

Be willing, co operate and commit to following through the problem (work with others, offer and seek help if needed)