This article was co-authored by Rebecca Tenzer, MAT, MA, LCSW, CCTP, CGCS, CCATP, CCFP and by wikiHow staff writer, Aly Rusciano. Rebecca Tenzer is the owner and head clinician at Astute Counseling Services, a private counseling practice in Chicago, Illinois. With over 18 years of clinical and educational experience in the field of mental health, Rebecca specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, grief, interpersonal relationships using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, and other evidence-based practices. Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology and Anthropology from DePauw University, a Master in Teaching (MAT) from Dominican University, and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Chicago. Rebecca has served as a member of the AmeriCorps and is also a Professor of Psychology at the collegiate level. Rebecca is trained as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT), a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), a Certified Grief Counseling Specialist (CGCS), a Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), and a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional (CCFP). Rebecca is also a member of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Society of America and The National Association of Social Workers.
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Life is full of decisions, but what do you do when you don’t know what choice to make? No matter what choice you’re struggling to make, take a deep breath. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of useful strategies to help you figure out your next move. Not knowing what to do may seem overwhelming, but you got this—we believe in you!
Things You Should Know
- Create a list of things you enjoy so you can prioritize activities and hobbies that help you feel good while making a decision.
- Reframe pros as goals and cons as fears to help you weigh your options more clearly.
- Know that feeling uncomfortable or overwhelmed by a decision is completely normal—it means you care deeply about the situation.
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Thanks for reading our article! If you’d like to learn more about decision making, check out our in-depth interview with Rebecca Tenzer, MAT, MA, LCSW, CCTP, CGCS, CCATP, CCFP.
References
- ↑ https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/gratitude_journal
- ↑ https://www.umassd.edu/fycm/decision-making/process/
- ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/anxiety-fear-panic/
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2021/04/6-strategies-for-leading-through-uncertainty
- ↑ https://ideas.ted.com/dear-guy-help-i-dont-know-what-i-want-to-do-with-my-life/
- ↑ https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/05/sleep-on-it-what-science-tells-us-about-making-decisions/
- ↑ https://ideas.ted.com/dear-guy-help-i-dont-know-what-i-want-to-do-with-my-life/
- ↑ https://thedreamcatch.com/9-signs-from-the-universe-how-to-understand-and-apply-them-in-your-life/