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    Decision making can be challenging, especially in uncertain situations, as our emotions and biases can influence our decisions. The document outlines five techniques to help with difficult decision making: 1) Listing pros and cons of each choice; 2) Brainstorming to vent confusion; 3) SWOT analysis to evaluate implications; 4) Imagining choices as people to discuss pros and cons with "them"; 5) Using a problem solving worksheet to methodically work through choices.

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    Decision making can be challenging, especially in uncertain situations, as our emotions and biases can influence our decisions. The document outlines five techniques to help with difficult decision making: 1) Listing pros and cons of each choice; 2) Brainstorming to vent confusion; 3) SWOT analysis to evaluate implications; 4) Imagining choices as people to discuss pros and cons with "them"; 5) Using a problem solving worksheet to methodically work through choices.

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    Decision making can be challenging, especially in uncertain situations, as our emotions and biases can influence our decisions. The document outlines five techniques to help with difficult decision making: 1) Listing pros and cons of each choice; 2) Brainstorming to vent confusion; 3) SWOT analysis to evaluate implications; 4) Imagining choices as people to discuss pros and cons with "them"; 5) Using a problem solving worksheet to methodically work through choices.

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    DECISION MAKING

    ASMITA BIJLANI
    Decision making is a process we engage in almost every day, but it can at times be
    challenging and tough. We may from time-to-time encounter decisions that are more difficult
    to make and leave us feeling stuck. This is often likely when it comes to uncertain and
    ambiguous situations. Our decision-making process, like all other cognitions (thoughts) and
    behaviours may often be influenced by our emotions, external environment, other people,
    past experiences and biases.
    Some of the common situations that make it tough for us to make decisions are times when:
    - we don’t have enough resources or information
    - it involves a risk
    - we have to choose between two equally attractive/repulsive options
    - when we have to take urgent decisions
    - when our choices are going to impact others as well

    1. PROS AND CONS ANALYSIS


    This includes first stating the problem, identifying what is it that you need to take the
    decision regarding. Then list the choices that you have, that is the alternatives that you
    must decide from. Then go on to analyse each choice, stating the pros and cons of
    making that decision. On the basis of this analysis, to pick the most effective solution
    for yourself.

    2. BRAINSTORMING
    When the client is stuck in a loop constantly thinking about the problem, the
    alternatives and there are lots of negative thoughts and feelings attached to the
    decision-making process this can be used to make them vent all the confusion that is
    going on inside their mind. The client can be told to discard the piece of paper after
    this or go over the viable solutions that the brainstormed during the process.

    3. SWOT ANALYSIS
    This involves evaluating implications of a decision. It can be used if the client is
    worried about the future implications of making a decision or is hesitant to make a
    decision because they are doubting their capabilities of carrying out that decision. For
    example, wanting to take a new job but unsure if the role offered by the company will
    suit them. The client can go on and identify their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities
    and threats and evaluate their decision in terms of that.

    4. PUT IT ON A CHAIR TECHNIQUE


    Here the client imagines as though each choice in the decision-making process is a
    person. The client imagines as if the choice is sitting in front of them on a chair and
    carries out a conversation with that choice, evaluating what it would mean if they go
    ahead with it. For example, “you seem to be a safe option but I am afraid if I go with
    you, I might miss out on opportunities”; “maybe I would be taking a huge risk by
    going with you, I have suffered making such decisions in the past”; “I might be able
    give this a go, and keep my backup options ready, isn’t it?”
    This derives from the empty chair technique.

    5. PROBLEM SOLVING STEP BY STEP WORKSHEET


    Source: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety: Application of the F.E.A.R. Model for
    Adults, A. Stephen Lenz, Ph.D., LPC, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
    Decison Making
    PROBLEM AT HAND

    MY CHOICES

    PROS AND CONS

    PROS AND CONS

    MOST EFFECTIVE SOLUTION.....


    BRAINSTORMING
    Take a deep breath. Thinking about the problem at hand,
    write/scribble all the ideas, solutions, thoughts and feelings
    coming to mind related to it. Don't filter your thoughts,
    simply write all that comes to your mind
    STRENGHTS WEAKNESSES
    SWOT ANALYSIS

    OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

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