Go Ahead Already – Make A Decision!
Decision-making. You face a multitude of decisions every day.
- Should you focus on a project or catch up on Facebook?
- What should you wear?
- To exercise or not to exercise?
- Wake up on time or hit the snooze button again?
- Should you change jobs?
- How can you best serve your community?
- How do you best equip your children to face today's world?
Lots and lots of decision-making to do. Some decisions are big. Others…puny. Yet, the mere volume of decisions you face each day can feel overwhelming. How often do you get stuck not knowing how to make a decision?
If you feel stuck in your decision-making, here is a simple process that can help you make better decisions faster.
Decision-Making Process—Make Better Decisions Faster
Be honest with yourself. Ask yourself two questions:
- What do I really want to do right now?
- What is the best thing I can do right now?
By answering these two questions honestly, you'll gain clarity and confidence. Why? Because being truthful with yourself is always empowering. Always remember, “The truth shall set you free.”
Keep it simple. Don’t make things complicated. For little decisions, run through the possible scenarios and make your best choice immediately. For bigger decisions, list the pros and cons for each possible option, get advice from a few trusted advisers, and then take action.
Move quickly. Most decisions, even big ones, should be made quicker rather than slower. Don’t misunderstand, I’m not talking about rash decisions. However, even big, important decisions can be made within a couple of weeks once you gather enough facts. Spending too much time contemplating a single decision leads to wasted energy and second-guessing.
No decision is a decision. The worst possible decision is usually getting stuck making no decision. Even if your decision leads to a “mistake,” you can learn from a mistake, correct it, and move forward. Indecision, on the other hand, is paralyzing.
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