Practical Guide to Decision Making


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Have you ever made a decision that you really wish you hadn't? I have, and live to regret it.  Well, here is a practical guide you can use to help you the next time you have a really important decision to make. After you have entered all the information, get the scoring key and see what  to do about this decision.                   

State the Decision to be made Here:


Benefits Derived from Decision


List four (4) benefits that could result from making this decision: Please number each Benefit as you enter them.                           


Consequences of Decision


List four (4) consequences (negative things) that could result from making this decision: Please number each Consequence as you enter them.                          


Accomplishments Resulting from Decision                                           


List four (4) accomplishments that will accompany this decision: Please number each Accomplishment as you enter them.           


Alternatives to Making the Decision                                


List four (4) alternatives you have to making this decision: Please number each Alternative as you enter them.           


Urgency of Making Decision


Describe how urgent you think it is to make this decision:


Benefit to You and Others


  1. What benefit will you receive if you make this decision?


  2. What benefit will the most important person in your life receive if you make this decision?


  3. What benefit will your children OR close relatives receive if you make this decision?


  4. What benefit will distant relatives receive if you make this decision? 


  5. What benefit will other people (non-relatives) receive if you make this decision?


Reasons Why Decision is Necessary


List four (4) reasons why it is necessary to make this decision at this time: Please number each Reason as you enter them.


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