Moral Deliberation

PART 1
Using Rational Thinking
Gather information about
the situation

Understand the factors involved in the problem or

situation…
 Avoid making impulsive or
emotionally-charged decisions

Focus on the facts of the situation rather than your

ego…
 Give yourself time to
thoughtfully make a decision

Don’t feel obligated to make a decision before you’re

ready…
 Look at the situation in both
the short-term and long-term
 PART 2
Evaluating Your
Options
 Weigh the costs and
benefits of the situation

Weighing the pros and cons of the situation, you are likely to feel
more in control of your decisions…
 Focus on the high
priorities first

Consider ranking your priorities from high to low…

Consider alternatives

Think about how there are likely

alternatives in each situation…
 Plan for the possibility of
errors or problems

Have a contingency plan in place so that you are not taken by surprise…
 PART 3
Finding Support and
Advice
Learn to delegate tasks and boost
others' decision-making skills

Avoid feeling that you are the only one responsible for a
decision…
Many decisions are made with input from more than one
 Talk with trusted friends, family,
or experts on the matter

Ask others who you have trusted in the past…

Distance yourself from the
situation if needed

Find ways to distance yourself…