Hi again and welcome back to the savvy psychologist. I'm your host Dr. Ellen

Hendrickson and every week I'll help you meet life challenges with evidence-based research, a sympathetic ear, and

zero judgment.

Fish or cut bait, put up or shut up.

There's even a certain saying regarding the bathroom. Whatever you call it, it's the

endless conundrum of choice that comes from that pesky thing called free will. We've all

been in situations where the choice is anything but clear. How do you know when to keep on, keep an on? And when do you wave the white flag of surrender?

So for instance, a job that fills your bank account but drains your humanity one

billable hour at a time should you stay or go. A partner you adore but with whom

you fight daily, stay or go.

For better or worse, what we truly want and what is best for us can be hard to tease out.

So therefore, this week we'll talk about six tips to help you make tough decisions.

Tip number one is would you expect others to do the same.

Loyalty, a sense of duty to a larger cause, or plain old fear of ruffling feathers can all

complicate matters when we're deciding whether to stay or go.

So for example, imagine you land a meaningful job for a noble purpose, but soon you realize

your boss is toxic and your coworkers are even worse. You don't want to stay, but quitting feels

like abandoning the cause.

Or in another example, maybe your once heavenly housemate pulls one too many maneuvers from hell.

You want to move out, but you'd hate to burn bridges with this friend.

Okay, so try this.

Regardless of whether you're inclined to stay or go,

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