Step out and Decide
(Role of reason as the driver of my decision)
Identifying the decision to make
After knowing the context, consequences, and the feelings involved,
I will step out from these thoughts and evaluate all of my findings
like gathering clues garnered from a treasure hunt and ask myself
the question: “If I would be a mature person, what would I decide?”
Scrutinizing the decision that should
be made as a starting process
1
Layout possible options
Layouting the possible
alternatives or options before
deciding and at the same time,
knowing the context of the
options and alternatives
6
Weigh the value (Role of feelings)
MY 6 STEPS
2 IN MAKING A 5
DECISION
3
Ask for opinions
Asking for opinions from family,
friends, or acquaintances to further
evaluate what would be the best
option to decide.
4
Through knowing the consequences; feelings, values and
principles will take the role next.
Asking questions such as:
“If I will choose this, what would happen to the person
involved, what would he/she feel?”
“If I will choose this, would it bother my conscience? Would it
still be in line with my values and principles in life?”
“If I will choose this, and that will be the consequence, what
would I feel?”
“Between this or that, which is of greater value for me? For
others?”
Track possible Consequences
In each possible option, asking the question to
myself first is:
“If I would choose this, what would happen is…?”
and then followed by “If I would choose this, what
consequences would I experience?”