Some men have thousands of reasons why they cannot do what they want to, when all they need is one reason why they can.
- Willis Whitney
Sometimes I go stir crazy just trying to decide which is a better decision. Once a friend showed me his decision-making tool, which I saw later in a Jesuit's prayer book.
They both suggested looking at the pros/cons of doing the thing, using a column. Then look at the pros/cons of not doing the activity, using a column. I should end up with 4 columns.
Tonight, I could for example, cook everything. The advantages would be that I'd feel confident, warm the cool kitchen, and mom can help, which she likes to do. The disadvantage is that I have to clean the mess up, and it would take more time, and I won't be able to go out.
The second choice, is that I won't cook. The pros are that I can reheat something, have less dishes, and it's quicker. The disadvantage is that the kitchen won't be as warm, and I don't get much confidence today, when I need it, and the dish might not be as fresh as a casserole.
If it was a more serious issue, I could sleep on it, meditate on it, and see how I feel in the morning.
