Dear Students,
If you have a tough decision to make, consider these suggestions from Dr. Barbara Varenhorst, a psychologist and Daralee Schulman, a career and stress management consultant.
- Be aware that you can’t control the outcome of a decision. All you can do is control the decision-making process.
Start the process by identifying your wants and needs. Jot them down on paper-even if they are contradictory.
Rank the things you want and need. If you spot contradictory needs, ask yourself, “Which would I choose?”
Gather all the information necessary to make that decision. Look at alternatives, consequences, advantages and disadvantages. Don’t let your emotions interfere with this process. Be as objective as possible.
Determine how much of risk you are willing to take. Once you have done this, consider these strategies:
- Choose the safest alternative , the one that can’t fail.
- Pick the option with the best odds for success.
- Select the alternative with the most desirable outcome, despite high odds for its success.
- Picture how you would deal with negative consequences.
Be effective in making tough decisions !
Prof. D. P. Chattopadhyay
(Globsyn Business School)
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