| Receiving other opinions, ideas & different perspectives | Too many options; hard to decide first steps/optimal solutions |
| Learning to think outside of the box | Hard to work out what the problem is |
| Thinking more logically - using Wise Mind | Guilt, shame, or other difficult emotions surrounding the decision or the situation |
| Enables change | Regret |
| Builds a template for future problems | Out of comfort zone |
| Minimises distress | Can take time; sometimes the problem isn’t fixable in the moment |
| Increases confidence | Solving the problem can sometimes feel worse in the moment |
| Helps to identify triggers | Delays |
| Avoids black & white thinking | Trusting myself |
| Improves support from self & others | Trusting others |
| Helps to vocalise difficulties | |
| Learn to be proactive | |
| Helps you to understand your own options & values | |
| Control | |
| Sense of relief | |