When making decisions, it is customary to weigh the pros and cons, and based on this, draw a conclusion whether it is worth spending resources and time on this or that activity. Descartes Square is a technique that allows you to most clearly break down the planned business “on the shelves” and make a decision regarding whether it is worth doing or not. For all its effectiveness, it does not require a lot of time and special effort, which is why I always recommend it to my clients. The point is simple - first you need to determine the feasibility of what kind of case will be dealt with using this technique. It can be anything, but today, for example and clarity, we will analyze whether it is worth baking a holiday goose for a family dinner. Next, you need to take a large sheet of paper and divide it into 4 equal parts. Each of them is responsible for a certain category of statements. - The first part - what will happen if this event occurs is written here. Example: If I bake a goose, then: - The family will be happy - I will learn a new culinary skill - The table will look beautiful - This holiday will definitely be remembered for a long time - You will get a lot of food from one dish It is important to remember that not only the positive aspects of the event come here, but also negative ones, for example: - I will spend a lot of time - The whole kitchen will be dirty and then it will take a long time to wash it - A whole goose is hard to find, and it costs more than other birds - The second part - this includes what will happen if this event does not happen . Example: If I don’t bake a goose, then: - The family will not try a new dish in my execution - I will have more time and energy for other dishes - I will save money - The third part - this includes what will not happen if this event will happen. Example: If I bake a goose, then: - I will not have the opportunity to diversify the table with other dishes - I will not have time on the day of cooking to clean the house - I will not be able to serve certain drinks or dishes with a fatty bird - The fourth part - fits here something that will not happen if this event does not occur. Example: If I do not bake a goose, then: - I will not try something new in cooking - I will not have to look for a long time for the right recipe - I will not have to spend the whole day exclusively on cookingThe example I gave was somewhat humorous and quite ordinary, but in this way you can lay out any life decisions, from ending a relationship with a partner to moving or looking for a new job. This technique is good, first of all, for its clarity and the fact that all thoughts are not just divided into “pros” and “cons,” but also helps in the long term to see what changes this or that decision will have on your life.