Do the following descriptions of decision-making seem familiar?  If you notice this in your friends, family, colleagues, or yourself, lesson A1 provides critical information to help transform decision-making abilities.

Not realizing a decision is needed, leading to being caught unprepared—like not realizing what time it is resulting in being late for class or you job.
Uncertainty about the next step, causing procrastination—such as delaying a decision to declare a college major because the options feel overwhelming.
Feeling frustrated when progress feels slow—like struggling to adjust to reach your class goals.
Mistakes and inefficiency when trying to change routines—such as oversleeping after deciding to try a new morning workout.
Anxiety about making the right choice—like worrying about whether to accept an internship offer or wait for another opportunity.

The video lesson includes the following topics and lesson objectives:

Cognitive Domain (Remembering and Understanding)

1.1 Define what decision-making is, including the role of decision-making in maintaining survival and fulfilling needs.
1.2 Recognize how decision-making connects to routine daily activities and unmet needs.
1.3 Explain basic reasons for decision-making, such as survival, safety, and security in a complex world.

Affective Domain (Receiving and Responding)

2.1 Discuss the role of emotions, anxiety, and social acceptance in decision-making in uncertain time.
2.2 Respond to scenarios involving decision-making questions, such as “How do you know you made the right decision?”

Psychomotor Domain (Imitation and Perception)

3.1 Identify critical decision-making steps, including assessing needs and evaluating options.
3.2 Outline a weekly needs assessment as a routine practice to improve decision-making skills. (Weekly Needs Assessment)

After watching the video lesson, follow the link below to use the Weekly Needs Assessment (WNA).
Click Here!
...