Sometimes I have an internal desire different to do something different than what I think should be done (for example, I might desire to play a game while also thinking the better choice is to read). I’ve been experimenting with using randomness to mediate this. I keep a D20 with me, give each side of the dispute some odds proportional to the strength of its resolve, and then roll the die.
In theory, this means neither side will overpower the other, and even a small resolve still has a chance. I’m not sure how useful this is, but it’s fun, and can sort of give me motivation (I’ve tried to internalize this kind of roll as a rule not to break without good reason).
Also, when I’m merely deciding between some options, sometimes I’ll roll more casually with equal odds, and it’ll help me realize that I already know which it is I really wanted to do (if I don’t like the roll’s outcome).
Sometimes I have an internal desire different to do something different than what I think should be done (for example, I might desire to play a game while also thinking the better choice is to read). I’ve been experimenting with using randomness to mediate this. I keep a D20 with me, give each side of the dispute some odds proportional to the strength of its resolve, and then roll the die.
In theory, this means neither side will overpower the other, and even a small resolve still has a chance. I’m not sure how useful this is, but it’s fun, and can sort of give me motivation (I’ve tried to internalize this kind of roll as a rule not to break without good reason).
Also, when I’m merely deciding between some options, sometimes I’ll roll more casually with equal odds, and it’ll help me realize that I already know which it is I really wanted to do (if I don’t like the roll’s outcome).