Decision-Making Template

Analyze your options and choose the one that aligns with your goals

The Decision-Making Template is a structured tool that helps you comparing different options against your priorities to facilitate confident decision-making. By assessing the consequences, probabilities, and assumptions linked to each option, this activity steers you away from decision paralysis towards a choice that resonates with your personal and professional aims.

This activity is particularly helpful when you:

feel uncertain about what will benefit your future the most

struggle with decision-making in personal or professional contexts

feel paralyzed by the fear of making the wrong choice

Step 1. List the decision to be made at the top of the template.
Step 2. Define your top priorities that will influence this decision.
Step 3. Label your options, list positive and negative consequences, and assess their probability (you can use percentage estimates or words "low", "moderate", "high"). Note your assumptions and uncertainties about each consequence.
Step 4. Reflect on how each option aligns with your priorities to make an informed choice.
Step 5. Determine your final decision, ensuring it aligns with your identified priorities.

Remember, this guide is to assist in organizing thoughts and considerations. If feelings of overwhelm or decision paralysis persist, consider consulting someone you trust for additional support.