What is your health decision-making style?

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Quiz Questions

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You have shoulder pain and are told that you have a torn rotator cuff. The doctor recommends surgery. What do you do?
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- A.
  You immediately schedule surgery for the next available opportunity. The sooner you get it done, the faster you'll be back to normal.
- B.
  You think about what the doctor said and then decide to get a second opinion. You also reach out to your physical therapist, your massage therapist, and other practitioners to see if they can help your shoulder recover so hopefully you don't need the surgery at all. There are many interventions things to try first - why just assume surgery is the only answer?
- C.
  You immediately think there must be a root cause for this issue, and you'll implement approaches to address the cause first, then choose a cure if it doesn't work.
- D.
  You ask your family and friends what they think, and you believe that they are correct in what they tell you. Their opinion really matters.
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Which picture resonates with you most?
- A.
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  I know the thing I need.
- B.
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  I will find what I need - I just need to search it a little more.
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  I'm not like everyone else. There are other ways to handle this.
- D.
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  If others are around me, and I feel good about it, it will all be okay.
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How do you normally find information about health issues?
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  I mainly rely on what I know and my ability to search for information.
- B.
  I talk to whoever I need to, and look up additional information on the internet, to get what I need to make an informed decision.
- C.
  I ask people I know and trust, but I feel like their input doesn't always resonate with me. Something is missing, and I'm going to find it.
- D.
  I lean on my family and friends for their advice, and I weigh that heavily in my decision. If they have something to say, I want to hear it.
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What's the first thing you do when you hear you have a significant health issue?
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  I may overreact at first, but after a while, I recognize that I can figure this out and I'll be okay.
- B.
  I go to the internet. I need to do some research.
- C.
  I get away and take some time to process the news. Then I find some time to map out my approach.
- D.
  I call my family and friends and seek their advice.

Quiz Outcomes

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Your health decision-making style is DIRECTIVE!
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👓Even when things get foggy, you can find the way because you make solid, quick decisions that usually have great results. 👓You may not always get all of the options on the table before deciding, but you still make good-enough decisions.People may think you are rushing your decisions, but you're really just trying to maximize your time and effort. Too much research takes up those valuable resources. You are results-driven mixed with intuition. 🧘You seldom are wrong with your decision. However, you may have missed some other potentially viable options that could have saved you some pain, effort, and maybe even time.Here are a few things to consider as you make your health decisions in the future.Consider two or three other viable options for at least a day. See if you still feel the same way.Ask someone you trust if you're rushing the decision.Look at the big picture regarding what you have to gain by rushing. Is it really that important to rush? What would happen if you took some time to explore the options more?Take 30 minutes to look 👀 at the facts to make sure what you're being told is an objective truth, or a subjective opinion. Think for a minute about you feel about the approach you're considering. Allow your feelings to have some input, too.Fun Fact: Directive decision-makers are very rational.“It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.” — Tony RobbinsNow that you understand your own primary health decision-making style, keep in mind that we all embody the other styles to some extent. It can be extraordinarily helpful to understand all the decision-making styles so that we can be aware of the downsides of each and use the best aspects of each style.To learn more about the other decision-making styles, download the free resource Decision-Making Style: Wear it Well.With a better understanding of our default approach to our health decisions, we can improve our health, one decision at a time, by being more mindful of our negative tendencies. “The capacity to learn is a gift, the ability to learn is a skill, the willingness to learn is a choice.” — Brian HerbertHello there! I am Dr. Alice Burron. I'm on a mission to help everyone make better, no wait, the best health decisions possible. I teach strategies to become strong, intentional health decision-makers.The quality of your health decisions will greatly impact the quality of your health.Better health is one better decision away!I am the founder of The Health Navigator Group whose mission is to inspire and empower our clients to overcome health challenges. Follow me, Dr. Burron, by Find us at The Health Navigator website.
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Your health decision-making style is ANALYTICAL!
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When your health takes a tailspin, you untangle the confusion and complications to devise a logical approach. Your most valuable asset is your logic.You’re probably the kind of person who gets input from anywhere and everywhere if you think it might possibly be relevant. Yet, you'll throw out the immaterial information as quickly as junk mail as you say, "Ain't nobody got time for that."While others marvel at your ability to search and sort information, they also scratch their heads and think you're succumbing to "analysis of paralysis." They wish you would just make up your mind and stop stewing about it. But...You are seldom wrong with your decision. However, when you are, you're the last to admit it. You are often the go-to when someone needs help making a decision because you're dependable and informed.You make a great leader in areas where you have time to research options before making decisions.You don't do so well when there isn't much information available.Here are a few things you can do to amplify your analytical genius and temper it with complementary decision styles. Give your emotions some time to catch up with your mind by taking a few minutes to ask yourself what your emotional self thinks of the situation.Set limits on the amount of time you get to make a decision to avoid analysis of paralysis.Write down the most relevant and promising information and options and rank them, starting with the most promising choice. Allow yourself to only choose from the top 3-5 options.Define where your cut-off is when it comes to a decision that is good enough.Lean on others with one of the other three decision-making styles to ensure you make a well-rounded choice.Fun Fact: Analytical decision-makers are great for giving advice to others because they're careful and invest time to make an informed recommendation. “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”― Albert EinsteinNow that you have a better understanding of your own primary health decision-making style keep in mind that we all embody the other styles to some extent. It can be extraordinarily helpful to understand all the decision-making styles so that we can be aware of the downsides of each and use the best aspects of each style.With a better understanding of the way we make our health decisions, we can improve our health, one decision at a time, by being more mindful of our tendencies. To learn more about the other decision-making styles, download the free resource Decision-Making Style: Wear it Well.“The capacity to learn is a gift, the ability to learn is a skill, the willingness to learn is a choice.” — Brian HerbertHello there! We are The Health Navigator Group, on a mission to help everyone make better, no wait, the best health decisions possible. We navigate people who are struggling with their health to find the best next steps to overcome health challenges.Need help navigating a health issue? We have a coach for that! Contact us for more information.Better health is one better decision away!Find us at The Health Navigator website.
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Your health decision-making style is CONCEPTUAL!
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You find creative solutions and out-of-the-box ideas to improve your health.You don't let the standard approaches dictate what you do - you sleuth around and find solutions on your own. The more complicated the condition, the more creative you get. You are an overcomer.Medical approaches may work for what you're dealing with, but you're looking for more. You not only want to treat your issue, but you also want to completely heal from it.Your family may think you're a little "out there" as you explore some often outlandish interventions, but in the end, you are healthier and land on your feet stronger than before.Although you turn to articles, online sources, and textbooks for information, podcasts, and cutting-edge approaches are definitely within the realm of possibility for you to learn and try.Your friends offer their experiences and suggestions, and although you listen, you know what you like and want. Here are a few things you can do to enhance your conceptual superpowers while being aware of the potential downsides to your approach. Make sure you are doing your due diligence when trying new interventions. You may be throwing away money, wasting time, and putting yourself at some risk if you fall for some extraordinary approaches.Make a list of criteria to follow when it comes to which approaches to try.Recognize what's a fact and what is speculation regarding a diagnosis or recommendation. Don't overreact to a symptom or diagnosis.Incorporate a mix of medical, complementary, and lifestyle approaches as a general rule. Don't rely too heavily on one or the other.Fun Fact: Conceptual decision-makers are great to turn to when traditional options aren't cutting it. They can come up with great ideas and suggestions you never think of.“Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort."― Franklin D. RooseveltNow that you have a better understanding of your own primary health decision-making style, keep in mind that we all embody the other styles to some extent. It can be extraordinarily helpful to understand all the decision-making styles so that we can be aware of the downsides of each and use the best aspects of each style.With a better understanding of the way we make our health decisions, we can improve our health, one decision at a time, by being more mindful of our tendencies. To learn more about the other decision-making styles, download the free resource Decision-Making Style: Wear it Well.“The capacity to learn is a gift, the ability to learn is a skill, the willingness to learn is a choice.” — Brian HerbertHello there! We are The Health Navigator Group, on a mission to help everyone make better, no wait, the best health decisions possible. We navigate people who are struggling with their health to find the best next steps to overcome health challenges.Need help navigating a health issue? We have a coach for that! Contact us for more information.Better health is one better decision away!Find us at The Health Navigator website.
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Your health decision-making style is BEHAVIORAL!
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You feel things strongly, whether positive or negative. That means your health decisions are made from the soul.You rely heavily on information from others to guide your decisions, yet you have a tendency to make rash decisions in the moment.Information on the internet is looked at as either good or bad. Little of the information you find is neutral.Because of that, you might overlook a possible viable intervention, or you might overestimate the potential positive outcomes of others.You are open to exploring all kinds of ideas to help you be healthier.Always full of energy and opinion, many people ask you for advice. But even if they don't, you're willing to offer it up anyway because you care deeply.So how do you adapt to your learning style?Here are a few things you can do to tap into your reading/writing superpowers:Look at the smaller decisions instead of the bigger problem.Be aware that some of your ideas to help your health problem may conflict with each other. Create a strong health philosophy before you have a health issue to refer to. This will keep you on track and lead you to where you want to go with your overall health in light of what you value most. For example, "I will always take two days to think about my optionis before making a big health decision."Double-check big health decisions with trusted directive, analytical, or conceptual decision-making friends and family. See the article Decision-Making Style: Wear it Well to learn about the other decision-making styles.Take extra time and effort to look at the facts and to make sure what you're hearing or reading is really true.Recognize that the feelings you have in the moment are just that - in the moment. Give it some time for your feelings to wane before making a decision.Fun Fact: Behavioral decision-makers are empathetic and sensitive. They are the comforters of the world who offer us the most hope in times of health challenges.“When you show deep empathy toward others, their defensive energy goes down, and positive energy replaces it. That's when you can get more creative in solving problems.”- ConfusciousNow that you know your own primary health decision-making style, remember that we all embody the other styles to some extent. It can be extraordinarily helpful to understand all the decision-making styles so that we can be aware of the downsides of each and use the best aspects of each style.With a better understanding of how we make our health decisions, we can improve our health, one decision at a time, by being more mindful of our tendencies. To learn more about the other decision-making styles, download the free resource Decision-Making Style: Wear it Well.“The capacity to learn is a gift, the ability to learn is a skill, the willingness to learn is a choice.” — Brian HerbertHello there! We are The Health Navigator Group, on a mission to help everyone make better, no wait, the best health decisions possible. We navigate people who are struggling with their health to find the best next steps to overcome health challenges.Need help navigating a health issue? We have a coach for that! Contact us for more information.Better health is one better decision away!Find us at The Health Navigator website.