Getting out of tough situations with questions

Whether it's because we are in a bind, taken by surprise or angry or otherwise emotional, asking a question might often be the best way to get unstuck and literally, turn a bad situation around. I must state that I’m not at all expert on that subject, but had a strong intuition that the tactic might be very useful and wanted to explore it further with you, my readers. 

First of all, as we all know, asking a question buys time and enables some turn-around time which offers a nice alternative to being stuck in place without anything to say or knowing how to act. It certainly clarifies things. Besides, a good question might generates new ideas by opening new perspectives and potential solutions not considered before.

Some also say that it promotes critical thinking, encouraging a good analysis of the situation by showing underlying causes as well as options. Finally, it’s super useful in breaking mental blocks when we find ourselves in a rut and get our creative juices flowing again. 

As for the type of questions that we can ask ourselves, they can be of the clarifying type, like, “What exactly do I want to accomplish?" or "What obstacles do I have to overcome?" They could also be open-ended “What are my alternatives to approach this problem?" or "Are there other original solutions?" They can also be probing like "Am I assuming things that I should re-evaluate?" or "Am I overlooking certain risks?" 

Always remember that they’re no bad questions. Even if what we ask seems basic it can lead to breakthroughs. Never be afraid to ask. It’s always a sign of strength and a willingness to learn. 

To conclude, there are all the questions we can ask other folks from different backgrounds and experiences who can bring some insights we’d never considered. We should also ask specific questions: The more specific the question, the more targeted the answer could be. Also, always pay very close attention to the answers received and always consider them carefully...