Decision-Making Basics
What is a decision?
Something you choose to do
Your hungry but it's not lunch time yet. What would be a good decision?
Wait for lunch, get a snack or ask for a snack
You don't feel like doing your work, so you hide from your boss. Good or bad decision?
Bad decision
Your parents ask you to clean your room, but you are playing a video game. What would be a good decision?
Stop playing and clean your room
If you're not sure about a decision, what could you do?
Your teacher asks you to correct a mistake on your worksheet, but you decide to yell at your teacher and not do it. Good or bad decision?
Bad decision
A co-worker is bothering you. What would be a good decision?
Tell your boss/supervisor, ask the co-working nicely to leave you alone, use a coping strategy (like deep breathing)
You have to take a shower, but you don't have shampoo. What would be a good decision?
True or false: you should take your time before making a big decision.
True
You feel frustrated. What would be a good decision?
Ask for help, ask for a break
You are working and see your friends. They want you to stop and talk with them, but you tell them politely that you are working. Good or bad decision?
Good decision
True or false: When you are angry at your parents, it is okay to yell at them.
False
What is the result of your decision or action called?
Consequence
You see someone getting bullied at school. What would be a good decision?
Tell a teacher or staff member, ask the other students to stop
A customer gets angry at you and starts yelling. What would be a good decision?
Tell your boss/supervisor, walk away
You hear your sibling on the phone with a friend. You decide to eavesdrop (listen without your sibling knowing.) Good or bad decision?
Bad decision