The Decision Maker Worksheet

Step 1: Define your decision

Take a moment to define the decision you are trying to make in writing. By getting your thoughts down on paper, you can often gain new insight into the situation. Remember the old saying that a problem well stated is a problem half solved.

Step 2: Identify your Real Objective

Whenever we are faced with a decision, there is usually something that we are looking to obtain. For example if you are trying to decide whether to leave your current job and go back to University to do further study, your real objective may be, 'To have a fulfilling and stimulating career'. Ask yourself, what are you really trying to obtain by making this decision?

Step 3: Write down your options

Identify each of your options and write them down below

Step 4: Pros and Cons analysis

For each option, list down as many pros and cons as you can think of.

	Option 1
Pros		Cons

	Option 2
Pros		Cons

	Option 3
Pros		Cons

	Option 4
Pros		Cons

	Option 5
Pros		Cons

Step 5: Identify the right person and ask for advice

Do you know anyone who has faced a similar decision to the one you are facing at the moment?

Ideally you should try and find someone who has gone on to achieve the real objective that you are trying to obtain.

The right person to ask for advice is:

Their advice was:

Step 6: Pray and/or meditate on your decision

Praying or quiet meditation is a great way to remove the stress that can often accompany a difficult decision. Find a quiet spot where you won't be disturbed. Close your eyes and focus on your breathing. As you become more relaxed, present your decision to God or the Universal mind and ask for guidance.

Step 7: Which option do you believe has the best chance of leading you to your Real Objective?

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Option 4

Option 5

Step 8: Commit to your decision

Set a date to take action on your decision and identify exactly what your first action is going to be.