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Okay. You're listening to The Friday Fix. Do you struggle with indecisiveness? Do you have a hard time finding solutions to problems?

Do you waste a lot of time thinking about what step you should take to create change? If so, today's show is for you. I'm sharing a science-back strategy that will help you make a

decision when you're on the fence about what to do. When you're struggling with a big decision,

like whether to move to a new city, even though it means moving away from friends or family,

or whether to tell the teacher that your child's being bullied at recess, even though she asked

you not to tell, those choices are tough. And quite often, there's not a clear right or wrong answer.

There's pros and cons to consider. And potential risks of taking action, along with potential

risks of not taking any action

imagine for a minute that you have an elderly relative who's been forgetful lately their reflexes

aren't as fast as they used to be and their vision isn't the greatest you're concerned about them

driving a car they're fiercely independent though and you know if you express your concerns,

they'll insist that they're fine. And they'll probably keep driving anyway. But you're worried about

what could happen if you don't address it. You're afraid that they might get into an accident.

So you're on the fence about what to do. There are lots of issues to consider your relationship with the person,

their safety, the safety of other people, how likely your conversation is to be helpful,

the potential steps you might take if they disagree, like talking to a doctor or a lawyer,

how they'll get around if they no longer drive, what it might do to their mental

health if they lose some independence, and what it might also mean to their social life and

their well-being, it's a stressful decision and there are risks to addressing the issue now

and risks involved in waiting a little bit longer. When faced with a tough decision like this,

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