Every problem is like a research project for you. Like you do with your research projects, you need to define the problem, scope it and then start devising ways to solve it.
You need to collect data by talking to subject matter experts in the field or people who have done that before, to get new ideas and thoughts. You need to objectively analyze what fits your bill and how will you proceed to solve the problem. What will it cost you in terms of time and efforts?
At the end of it, this simple attitude change will help you overcome your problems more easily and in a more effective scientific manner.