Identify the Decision

Stop and clearly identify the decision that needs to be made before moving forward.

PAUSE

ASK

Consider Both Paths

Explore both sides of the decision by asking two questions:

What could happen if I make this choice?
What could happen if I don't?

RESPOND

Reason Out Loud

Verbalize the answers to both questions. Speaking thoughts out loud helps organize reasoning, recognize concerns, and distinguish actual consequences from fear or outside pressure.

REPEAT

Challenge the Thinking

Continue questioning the possible outcomes. Identify assumptions, consider whether concerns are realistic, and work through uncertainty until there is greater clarity.

DECIDE

Make an Intentional Choice

Evaluate both paths, consider the potential consequences, and choose the direction that best aligns with personal values, responsibilities, and long-term goals.

Discover Human Intelligence™ Intentional Decision Guide

Teaching Students to Think Beyond the Moment.

Every decision has a direction. Some choices affect only the moment, while others can influence relationships, academic success, opportunities, and future outcomes.

The Discover Human Intelligence™ Intentional Decision Guide helps students slow down, think through possible consequences, and make decisions based on what matters most — rather than pressure, fear, or the moment.

One decision. Two paths. Your future.

DHI Intentional Decision Guide™

Real Decisions. Real Consequences.

The goal isn't to teach students to make perfect decisions. It's to equip them with the skills to pause, consider their options, and choose their direction intentionally.

The DHI Intentional Decisions Guide™ introduces a practical approach students can apply to everyday situations, including:

Peer pressure and social influence
Academic choices and responsibilities
Friendships and relationships
Risk-taking and personal safety
Opportunities and future goals

Rather than telling students what decisions to make, the guide teaches them how to think through decisions for themselves. By considering both immediate and long-term outcomes, students develop greater awareness of how today's choices can shape tomorrow's opportunities.

Pause. Ask. Respond. Repeat. Decide.