Inspire yourself to make better decisions

Inspire yourself to make better decisions

The development of critical thinking is the key to responsibility. Let yourself be inspired!

Each of us faces daily decisions and choices that can affect our lives. The development of critical thinking and ethical decision-making gives us the power to take responsibility for our actions. This blog is full of inspiring ideas, tips, and practical examples that will help you learn how to think independently and make decisions that align with your values. Combine your creativity with responsibility and create a better future for yourself and others.

Interested in this topic? Read more: Responsibility and Ethical Decision-Making at Ages 16–18 Want to find out where you stand personally? Take a short test at the end of the page and gain a better understanding.

How does this apply to you? Choose the answers that describe you best:

Imagine you find a wallet on the street. What would you do first?

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In school, you accidentally found out that a classmate is cheating on a test and as a result, they have a better grade than you. How do you react?

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If a friend asks you to lie to their parents for them, how do you respond?

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In the supermarket, you notice that someone has discreetly stolen merchandise. How will you react?

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On social media, you see that someone is spreading false information about your acquaintance. What will you do?

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In an innocent game, the group starts mocking one of the friends. How will you react?

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You are in a group of people who start talking about cheating at work or on exams. How do you react?

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You find yourself in a situation where you could gain an advantage in an unscrupulous way, with no risk of being caught. What will you do?

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If a friend did something wrong and someone else is being falsely accused for it, I would address the situation by first talking to my friend privately. I would express my concerns about their actions and explain how it affects the innocent person. Then, I would encourage my friend to take responsibility for their actions and to speak up to correct the misunderstanding. I might also consider intervening directly with the person who is being accused, offering support and sharing the truth if it's safe and appropriate to do so. It's important to stand up for what is right and help clear the innocent person's name.

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You will get the opportunity to help someone, but it would mean losing your own advantage. What will you do?

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16 – 18 years: Responsibility and ethical decision-making

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