Rational decision-making helps in identifying and mitigating possible negative consequences.

At times, life may be overwhelming. As a coping mechanism, we create a story around what's going on in our lives, about other people, and about who we are in order to make sense of it all. It's the story we've made up based on our perceptions of our experiences in the world. However, what happens when we are confronted with unexpected changes or problems? - We may have no idea what the next move will be/should be. During these situations, how do we elicit our inner abilities