How do you use these Empath tips in thinking about problems?
Never:  Never use it: 
Try:  Might try it.
Use:  Use it as needed
Tell: Tell it to people who could use it

It is usually easier to solve other people’s problems. 

Look around for other people with similar problems.  What would you tell them to do?

People don't suffer from problems they solve.

We are confronted with insurmountable opportunities.–Pogo.

People don’t notice the road.  Only the bumps.

Don't confuse faulting with fixing.

Fixers believe they can fix.  Complainers believe they can complain.  They are both right.

If other people are part of the problem, you may need them as part of the solution.