Ever look at someone and seriously wonder “Why did he/she do that?” We all do from time to time. It can be truly frustrating when others don’t make the same decisions as we do. Do you make your decisions by focusing on the data, facts and the bottom-line? Or do you put more weight on the impact on people and relationships? At times, we all make decisions based on both.
As we continue to work on building your support system in Changing your Choices to develop Healthier Habits, understanding how you personally make decisions as well and those around you will be part of your success.
Take a minute to ask yourself which of the following descriptions seems more natural, effortless, and comfortable for you?
Thinking (T)
When I make a decision, I like to find the basic truth or principle to be applied, regardless of the specific situation involved. I like to analyze pros and cons, and then be consistent and logical in deciding. I try to be impersonal, so I won't let my personal wishes--or other people's wishes--influence me. The following statements generally apply to me:
I enjoy technical and scientific fields where logic is important.
I notice inconsistencies.
I look for logical explanations or solutions to most everything.
I make decisions with my head and want to be fair.
I believe telling the truth is more important than being tactful.
Sometimes I miss or don't value the "people" part of a situation.
I can be seen as too task-oriented, uncaring, or indifferent.
Feeling (F)
I believe I can make the best decisions by weighing what people care about and the points-of-view of persons involved in a situation. I am concerned with values and what is the best for the people involved. I like to do whatever will establish or maintain harmony. In my relationships, I appear caring, warm, and tactful. The following statements generally apply to me:
I have a people or communications orientation.
I am concerned with harmony and nervous when it is missing.
I look for what is important to others and express concern for others.
I make decisions with my heart and want to be compassionate.
I believe being tactful is more important than telling the "cold" truth.
Sometimes I miss seeing or communicating the "hard truth" of situations.
I am sometimes experienced by others as too idealistic, mushy, or indirect.
*The preceding is a clip from the Meyers & Briggs Foundation.
The last area of focus on increasing our awareness of our preferred behaviors will be how we each tend to approach life.
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