Action Bias: Proven Path vs. New Path

This directive addresses a client’s default approach to significant decisions, particularly when they are paralyzed by indecision or prone to impulsivity. It is designed for situations where a client’s inclination toward either established methods or new opportunities creates internal conflict or limits progress. The goal is to illuminate the underlying bias that governs their response to risk and change, which often operates outside of their conscious awareness.

By externalizing these competing tendencies, the worksheet provides a clear framework for discussion. It helps the client dissect their automatic reactions to the familiar versus the unknown. This process allows them to move beyond their ingrained pattern and deliberately evaluate whether their habitual response is actually serving their long-term objectives. The exercise facilitates a more balanced and intentional decision-making process, tailored to the specific context of their current challenge.