Every day you make choices—what to wear, what to eat, how to spend your time, and how to treat others. Some decisions are easy, but others are tough! Learning good decision-making skills helps you make smart choices that you'll feel proud of.
By the end of this workshop, you'll have practical tools to think through decisions and make choices that match your values and goals.
Some choices need lots of thought (big decisions), while others can be made quickly (small decisions). Know the difference!
Take time to consider your options and their consequences. Rushing usually leads to regret.
Having a step-by-step method (like DECIDE) makes tough choices easier and clearer.
Even "wrong" decisions teach valuable lessons. Reflect on what happened and grow from it.
Classify decisions as big, medium, or small
Quick choices with low impact
Need some thought
Need careful consideration
Should I try out for the school play?
Which sandwich should I eat for lunch?
A 6-step process for tough decisions
What decision needs to be made?
What are all your choices?
What might happen with each option?
What matters most to you?
Choose the best option and do it!
How did it go? What did you learn?
Weigh the good and bad of each choice
"Think about a decision you made this week. Did you make it quickly or carefully? What would you do differently next time?"
You've completed the Decision-Making workshop