The decision-making square, or Descartes square, is needed in order to consider a problem from different sides, get a complete picture of it, and only then make a complex decision. So arm yourself with a piece of paper and a pen and answer the following questions.

Divide the sheet into 4 parts and write down your answers in each cell.

1. What happens if this happens? List as many advantages as possible.

2. What happens if this doesn't happen? The pros of the situation, if nothing
changes and you do not get what you want.

3. What won't happen if this happens? Disadvantages of getting what you want.

4. What won't happen if it doesn't happen? Disadvantages of not getting what you want. The answers to this question should not be the same as the answers to the first one, do not ignore the double negation.

Usually, when making a decision, a person only focuses on the positive aspects. The Descartes square helps to consider the situation more objectively.

Make the consequences of each possible decision clear to yourself, and you can do the right thing. Look at the answers and figure out your priorities: what you are willing to give up in order to get what you want, and what you are not.