Self awareness
Decision & Action Record
Decision & Action Record
This directive is indicated for clients who are paralyzed by a significant choice or upcoming opportunity. Their ambivalence may present as rumination, anxiety, or a pattern of avoidance that impedes forward progress. The core clinical issue is often an inability to internally organize the variables of the decision and forecast potential outcomes with any confidence, leading to inaction.
The instrument facilitates a structured externalization of the client’s internal deliberation process. By systematically documenting the factors at play, it reduces the cognitive and emotional burden of the choice. This methodical approach allows for a more objective evaluation, separating factual analysis from affective forecasting. The result is a documented rationale that can build conviction and support a clear commitment to action.
Decision & Action Record
1. SITUATION DEFINITION
Decision or Opportunity Under Review:
Assessed Importance and Impact:
2. CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS
| Potential Gains from Taking Action | Potential Risks/Drawbacks from Taking Action |
|---|---|
3. PREREQUISITES
Information or Resources Required to Make an Informed Choice:
Date by Which a Decision Must Be Made:
4. FINAL DECISION
Your Initial Instinctive Response:
Confidence in Making This Decision (1-10 Scale):
Your Final Decision Based on Analysis:
5. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
| Specific Action or Step to Be Taken | Completion Date | Method for Tracking Progress |
|---|---|---|
6. POST-ACTION REVIEW
Final Outcome of the Decision and Subsequent Actions:
Lessons Learned from This Process:
Generated with Rapport7 — rapport7.com