A Decision Journal helps you slow down, clarify thinking, and learn from past choices.
Each entry creates a record of your reasoning, so you can spot patterns and improve decisions over time.
Entry Template
Date:_______
**Decision:** ______________
1. Context
What’s happening right now?
Why does this decision matter?
Who else is affected?
2. Options
Option A: __________
Option B: __________
Other alternatives considered: __
3. Prediction
What do I expect will happen if I choose X?
How confident am I? (1–10)
4. Values Check
Does this align with my Goals?
Does this fit my Means and priorities?
Am I acting in line with my integrity?
5. Outcome (to be completed later)
Actual result after _ weeks/months: ____
What did I learn?
Would I make the same choice again?
Reflection Prompts
What patterns do I notice in my past decisions?
How often was my prediction accurate?
What biases or blind spots keep showing up?
Keeping a decision journal is one of the simplest ways to turn experience into wisdom.