Going beyond pros and cons to get to the heart of tough decisions

Wrestling with a tough choice? Trying to weigh the pros and cons but going in circles? In this episode, I've got a systematic approach to decision-making that can bring some welcome clarity to complex choices. Whether you're standing at a personal or professional crossroads, or debating different solutions to a problem, this framework will help you understand both the rational and emotional elements of your decision-making process--helping you move forward with more clarity and confidence. Key Takeaways - Quantifying vague benefits or drawbacks ("more time" vs. "2 hours per week") can help clarify costs and benefits of different options. - We sometimes conflate past decisions with current ones, allowing unresolved feelings about previous choices to cloud our present decision-making. - What feels like indecision may sometimes be unprocessed emotions about what we'll need to let go of - even when we're clear about the right choice. - Resistance to a logically sound choice often signals important emotional considerations that need attention. Mentioned - Decision Scoring Spreadsheet - Sign up for email notifications Interested in having Monica present at your next live or virtual event? Learn more. ★ Support this podcast ★

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Going beyond pros and cons to get to the heart of tough decisions is an episode from Change Academy by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.

This episode is 23:26 long.

This episode was published on Dec 16, 2024.

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