Let's be honest with ourselves. We don't like change. I like the rut I've created for myself. I especially don't like changed that is forced upon me. Which is why we need to be constantly looking at ways to improve situations before we are forced into changes (Hopefully, it's not too late). But with all of the decisions we have to make, how do you make the right changes? Is my method of making changes based on my emotional need to fight change (hence making no changes at all & hoping that the condition will fix itself) or a logical, practical determination after all of the factors are weighed.
Here is a method I came across that might help. I've used it & it seems to help getting me to where I'm going faster.
First write the question that you need to answer at the top of the page. Then follow Ben Farnklin's advice...
"My way is to divide half a sheet of paper by a line into two columns; writing over the one Pro and over the other Con. Then during three or four days' consideration, I put down under the different heads short hints of the different motives, that at different time occur to me, for or against the measure. When I have thus got them altogether in one view, I endeavour to estimate their respective weights; & where I find two, one on each side , that seem equal, I strike them both out. If I judge some two reasons con equal some three reasons pro, I strike out five; & thus proceeding, I find where the balance lies: & if after a day or two of further consideration, nothing new that is of importance occurs on either side, I come to a determination accordingly" - Benjamin Franklin
Now the question is am I asking the right questions? Did I mention I hate changing?
