Problems are objective and subjective, internal and external. If these types of problems are not distinguished, there is great confusion and unnecessary disputes. First of all, it is necessary to distinguish between an objective problem (an objective source of serious difficulties, an obstacle to the process of normal life) and a subjective problem (a life difficulty perceived through the prism of fear).
- objective problem
An objective problem is an objective source of serious difficulties, something that interferes with the process of normal life and the achievement of goals. Lack of money, illness, lack of time… See →
- subjective problem
The subjective problem is the image of an objective difficulty as a terrifying problem rather than an organizing task. In fact, there may not be a life difficulty, but what is happening is perceived (experienced) as something terrible: dark, heavy and oppressive, depriving one of opportunities, light and joy. Life difficulty, perceived through the prism of fear, or a feeling of fear, drawing life’s difficulties. See →
- External problems
Problems, the cause of which a person sees in something external to him. The people around me are not letting me in — this is an external problem.
- Internal problems
Problems, the cause of which a person is in something lying in him, in something internal to him. These are mental, psychological and personal problems. I am not allowed forward by internal fear — this is my internal problem. See →