When I study Newton's Laws, I find that using different problem-solving methods really helps me understand and solve the problems better. Here are some techniques that I've found useful:

1. Free Body Diagrams: Drawing these diagrams helps me see all the forces acting on an object. This makes it easier to understand things like tension, friction, and gravity.

2. Identifying Forces: Breaking down forces into smaller parts can make things simpler. For example, if I have a force at an angle, I use the math formulas $F_x = F \cos(\theta)$ and $F_y = F \sin(\theta)$.

3. Using $F = ma$: I always try to connect the forces to acceleration. This means I check the mass of the object and look at the total force acting on it.

Practicing these problems is very important! The more I practice, the more confident I become in using these techniques.