decisional balance

decisional balance is a way to think through the pros and cons of both changing and not making a change.

	benefits (+)	drawbacks (-)
no change (∅)
change (Δ)

when we think about making changes, most of us don't really consider all sides. we do what we think we "should" do, avoid doing things we don't feel like doing, or just feel confused or overwhelmed and give up. this is one way to help us make sure we have fully considered a possible change. it can help us to "hang on" to our plan through stressful times.