Proyecto
Stop and think
Sometimes wrong decisions are made on the fly. Take a minute and count to 10 or 100 before making a decision.
Clarify goals
We need to clarify our goals.Sometimes our needs and wants don’t help reach our long-term goals.
Determine facts
Figure out what you know and what you need to know, then make sure you are using reliable sources.
Develop optionsMake a list of options that will help you reach your goal. You may want to talk to someone you look up to, as well.
Consider consequences
– “Pillar-size” your options. Filter your choices throughthe six pillars of character to see if they break or go against the pillars.
– Stakeholders – Think about the people affected by your decision will they be helped or hurt?
Choose
If you stillaren’t clear of the choice to make, talk to someone you respect, follow the golden rule, think about if everyone knew your decision and ask yourself, “What would the most ethical person I know do?”
Monitorand modify
Assess the effects of your decision. If you are not seeing the results you anticipated, then you might want to make a new decision to change the situation.
Modeling and practicing thesesteps with your youth is a great way for them to learn the skill of decision making. Remember that decisions have either good or bad consequences, and ultimately we are responsible and need to beaccountable for the choices we make.
Is there possible danger or physical harm to me or anyone else?
Yes, all of our decisions can be involved in other ones. And maybe can depend of what we decide.So we need to analyze all the possible solutions and chose the one that have better results for us and all the involved.
Could I or someone else suffer serious emotional pain?
Only if we take...
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