When facing a difficult problem I use several tools to help
me reach a decision. I like to take a step back from the situation and just
think about it. I evaluate what I want to come out of the situation and how
best to achieve the outcome I desire. I love to make pros and cons list and
then attached a number system to figure out what make the most sense on paper.
I then have to evaluate what makes the most sense in my heart this is a bit
harder. I find talking about the situation with parties that have insight or
knowledge in the field helpful.
These tools have been very useful lately as my bothers and I
have been dealing with medical and housing issues for our mother. She has a chronic
illness which has involved a great deal of reorganization of our lives to
assist her needs over the years. She does not have access to the doctors she
needs in Lake County, which is her home, and we do not have the recourses to
continue to go to San Francisco on a regular basis. She has been in and out of
the hospital for years and it has recently gotten worse. My brothers and I deceived
it would be best to move her to Eureka where she would still be close to family
and have access to the doctor she needs.
This is challenging as we do not want to force her out of her
home but at this time it is no longer safe. Using pros and cons list and
communicating with my brothers on a regular basis is allowing us to find the
best solution possible in solving a complex problem. These tools allow us to
all express our view points and take into consideration what is best for our
mother while insuring she receives the care she needs in a safe place. It also
allows us to organize our thought and approach our mother united so she knows
we are all working together in her best interest.
I think using tools
such as pros and cons lists and talking about situations allows me to use the
American/British style of writing and get right to the point. I like to do all
of the research before making a decision or starting to write a paper.
