There's lots of good advice on problem solving. But the details matter.
00:00 Introduction
1:08 The problem solving process
1:54 The important sentence
3:02 Skipping the step vs doing the thing
BTW, if you're learning physics on your own, I think Susan Rigetti's recommendations are indispensable. https://www.susanrigetti.com/physics
The "2000" problems video I reference is here: • What happens when you solve 2000 phys...
References:
The physics book in question is: Young, H. D., Freedman, R. A., & Ford, A. L. (20). Sears and Zemansky's University Physics with Modern Physics. 15th Edition. Pearson education. Although I think any of the earlier editions (14th, 13th, international, etc.) are good. Again, credit to Susan Rigetti for this recommendation.
The papers I referenced on conceptual knowledge and procedural skill:
Kim, E., & Pak, S. J. (2002). Students do not overcome conceptual difficulties after solving 1000 traditional problems. American Journal of Physics, 70(7), 759765. (available at http://sdsuphysics.org/sdsu_per/arti...)
Byun, T., & Lee, G. (2014). Why students still can't solve physics problems after solving over 2000 problems. American Journal of Physics, 82(9), 906913. (available at https://aapt.scitation.org/doi/abs/10...)