Step 3: Choose the Best Solution

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To choose the best solution, you must weigh each solutions pros and cons. Be sure to consider:

  • How it will affect you
  • How it will affect others
  • Short-term outcomes (will it only help for a little while?)
  • Long-term outcomes (will it help in the long run?)
  • Likelihood that the solution will solve the problem
  • Likelihood that you can actually carry out the solution

Pro Tip

The best solution is one that:

  • Solves the problem
  • Is likely to lead to better outcomes (more positives)
  • Is unlikely to lead to worse outcomes (fewer negatives)