Domestic Violence Awareness: Decision Making

Yesterday, I talked about rules for setting goals.Today we will discuss the decision making process. Because of the psychological, emotional, and other negative impacts of domestic, survivors often need help to become self-sufficient and confident in their ability to make the right decisions for their lives and their children's lives. Given the right tools and mindset, survivors can live full, happy, healthy lives! One thing to remember in deciding about your future is that you are in charge of the decisions to be made. There is nothing wrong with seeking advice and information from others, but the final decision must be made by you! Listed below are steps in the decision making process that will help you find confidence in making your own life decisions.

The Decision Making Process

1. Define the decision to be made; define the problem and set the foal.
2. Gather relevant information; ask for expert advice.
3. Evaluate the information; list possible solutions.
4. Look at the consequences of each.
5. Weigh the pros and cons of two or three possible solutions.
6. Choose a possible solution.
7. Take action on your choice.
8. Evaluate progress and review the process.

Start using this process everyday. You already do this on a smaller scale. For example: I'm hungry. There's food in the fridge and snacks in the pantry. I could eat a salad and drink some water or chips and a soda. I've been working out lately, and my body will be happier with that salad. I prefer not to feel guilty after I eat. I'm going to have a salad. You make the salad and eat it. You feel full and your body is happy. By the way, I make giant salads with lots of toppings. I'm not a lettuce and dressing kinda gal!) You can do this! You can make important decisions and be in control of your own life and happiness.

While this post is geared towards domestic violence survivors, it is a great list for entrepreneurs and business persons to utilize as well. Having an active formalized process for making decisions that help you reach your goals is critical to success in life and business! Once again d                              on't be surprised if you see this list again in a different context! If you are in a domestic violence situation, you DO NOT have to stay. There is help no matter what your situation is. Please dial 211 and someone will be able to get you and any children involved to the resources that you need to get out safely.