A difficult decision is any decision where we are ‘in two minds’. Every time we find ourselves struggling to decide what we should do, it’s because we have conflicting motives, pulling our minds in different directions – the struggle of … Continue reading
In recent articles I have explained how drawing up your own personal For And Against Decision Making Chart gives you an opportunity to think clearly about any important decision that you might be struggling with. It can be any difficult … Continue reading
If we want to change something that we do, we have to actively make a decision. It won’t happen just by wishing. We might want to quit smoking, or lose weight, or stop being controlled by our addiction. Knowing how … Continue reading
Understanding the mental processes that are involved in how we make choices and decisions, is always useful to know. We can use that knowledge in many everyday situations, whenever we have to make a decision of any sort. If we … Continue reading
If we find we are beginning to lose control over something we do, such as drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes, gambling, or using drugs, what would it take to make us seriously think about trying to change what we do? We … Continue reading