Decision Making Guide
Try using the activity to guide you through decision making, whether it is for a career, course, or any other life decisions you have to make. Use this to reflect and analyze your options to make decisions that align with you.
What is the decision I need to make?
What’s at stake?
What are my options?
What do I know vs. what do I need to find out?
What are the pros and cons of each option?
What are the short- and long-term impacts?
What do I value most in this situation?
What are my priorities?
Which option(s) feels most aligned?
What is my next step?
| After trying it or making the choice — how did it go? What did I learn from it? |
think about your experiences
past experience
Volunteered at a hospital
what happened?
Helped patients, assisted staff, increased customer service skills.
what did I learn about myself?
I enjoy being helpful and working in fast-paced settings
how might this impact my decision?
I might enjoy a career in healthcare or public service
Took a business class
Found the content uninteresting and overly rigid. Struggled in the course
I prefer creative, flexible environments
Maybe business isn’t the best fit; explore creative fields
final questions for deeper reflection
- What patterns or themes are there in my past experiences?
- Which experiences felt energizing or meaningful? Which drained me?
- How do my values or past challenges shape my decision today?
- What support do I need to feel confident in my next step?
