HOW TO MAKE A DIFFICULT DECISION -- PART 1: Options

"Do you have a difficult decision to make?  I did too.  These DBT Skills helped me out."

First ask yourself:  

What Are My Options?

(There are three)

I. Change:

• What can I change?

1. Environment
2. Situation
3. My Reaction

• How can I make the changes?
• What resources do I need?
• When can I do it? 
• What do I do first?  

II.  Accept:

• It is what it is.
• I don't have to agree with it.
• It will pass.
• I don't have to deal with it immediately. 
• This is just every day stress and strain

III.Let Go:

• Is it worth it?
• Is this something I can leave or let go of, and move on from?

Finally, ask yourself:

"What can I do that will best help me and others in this particular situation?"   
getselfhelp.co.uk/docs/options.pdf