Getting the positives and negatives on paper can give you a clear picture of what you should or shouldn't do. Talk to someone. When faced with a tough decision, get help from your parents, your youth pastor or a trusted Christian friend. Take a month to read through this book's 31 chapters. You can't help but feel good about yourself when you know you've made the right choice.
Good decisions win the trust of others.
The best way to win trust is to prove yourself trustworthy. Good decisions make for a good reputation. While not everyone will agree with your decisions, you'll win some respect when you stick to your values and beliefs. Good decisions show others the right way to go. You can talk about good and bad decisions.