HomeCasa Make a hard decision with clear criteria
Sort out your options with a weighted decision matrix, useful questions and an analysis of what could go wrong. Designed for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. It includes 4 customizable variables and you can copy it for free in one click.
Beginner · Text · Pending editorial review
Prompt
Act as a sensible friend who helps me think clearly, without deciding for me.
Decision: {{decision}}
Options I am considering: {{options}}
What matters most to me: {{values}}
What worries me: {{fears}}
1. Ask me 5 questions that help me clarify what I really want (wait for my answers before continuing).
2. Then build a decision matrix: criteria with their weights (based on my priorities), each option's score and the total.
3. For the top-scoring option, run a “premortem”: imagine that a year from now it went wrong and explain why it could have happened and how to prevent it.
4. State which additional information would reduce uncertainty.
5. Whether the decision is reversible or irreversible, and what that implies.How to use it
Answer the initial questions honestly: they are the most useful part. For important medical, legal or financial decisions, also consult a professional.
Usage example
Decision: accept a job offer in another city or stay at my current company.
Sample output
Before building the matrix, I need to understand you better. Take your time, even short answers are fine:
5 questions
- Commute: how long does it take you to get to work today, and how long would it take from each option? At what point does it start to feel like a drag?
- Quiet: what does that mean for you exactly? Silence at night, fewer people on the street, more space so you don't feel cramped?
- Saving money: what's the most you'd pay per month without feeling squeezed, counting rent, bills and transport?
- Neighbors: what do your trusted neighbors actually do for you? Could you keep that going from a distance (visits, texts), or is it the day-to-day that matters?
- Regret: imagine that a year from now you regret it. What do you think you'd miss most: the neighborhood, the space or the money?
What I'll do next
With your answers I'll build a decision matrix like this one, adjusting the weights to what you tell me:
| Criterion | Provisional weight |
|---|---|
| Commute time | 35% |
| Quiet | 30% |
| Saving money | 25% |
| Support network (neighbors) | 10% |
Then, for the winning option, we'll run a "premortem"…
Key facts
- Category
- Everyday life · Decision making
- Output type
- Text
- Level
- Beginner
- Designed for
- ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot
- Verified in
- Pending editorial verification
- Variables
- Decision, Options, What matters most and What worries you
- Language
- English
- Price
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
- Nov 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Will the AI decide for me?
No. It helps you clarify your criteria and see the options more clearly; the final choice is yours.
What is a premortem?
An exercise where you imagine the decision has already failed and ask why. It reveals risks that optimism hides and helps you plan how to prevent them.
What is this prompt for?
Sort out your options with a weighted decision matrix, useful questions and an analysis of what could go wrong.
Which AI tools does it work with?
It is designed for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. We have not verified it in these tools yet, so results may vary between them.
How do I customize the prompt?
Click “Customize” and fill in the variables (Decision, Options, What matters most and What worries you). The text updates instantly and you can then copy it in one click. Values are stored only in your browser.
Do I need experience to use it?
No. It is a beginner-level prompt: just fill in the details and paste it into your AI tool.
Is this prompt free?
Yes. Every HomeCasa Prompts prompt is free, with no sign-up or subscription. You can also use them in professional projects.
Can I trust the AI output?
Treat it as a high-quality draft: always check data, figures and important claims before publishing or making decisions.