Living life means making decisions daily and sometimes, you'll come across a decision that may seem harder to make than the others. Perhaps you don’t know what to do, and it can be overwhelming. Whether it is a career change, moving to another country, or a relationship dilemma, having a plan of action is important to help make those decisions easier. Here are some easy tips to help make difficult decisions.
1. Assess Your Goals – Before making any hard decision, take some time to evaluate and revise your goals, priorities and values. This will allow you to compare what this new decision brings to your existing lifestyle and assess if it fits your major objectives. This can also help when having difficulty between multiple possible solutions as you’ll know what you want out of each one.
2. Get Help – It is okay to reach out for help and advice, especially when unsure on what to do. Seek out trusted people who are impartial and have no judgement, such as mentors or friends, and ask them how they would handle similar situations. Noting down their points of view can give you the necessary clarity, while additionally providing the different perspectives needed in making a decision.
3. Listen To Your Gut Feeling – Despite pointing out all the facts and logic, your intuition should not be underestimated and can sometimes provide the right answer without much thought. Having this extra layer of safety within decision-making could determine the success or failure of carrying out the designated task.
4. Evaluate Your Options - Depending on the situation, try to list down the different options available and consider each one carefully. Note down the positive and negative aspects of each solution and then work out which one is the most suitable for yourself. As no one understands you better than yourself, by listening to yourself when making decisions can reflect what’s best for you.
5. Make A Choice – After considering your time, energy and resources, it’s time to make up your mind. Select the best option and commit! Stop second-guessing, feeling guilty and worrying. Be confident in your choices and take action – this will create the momentum needed to launch into your next venture. Making decisions isn't easy, but it should be based on clarity and be purposeful.
Whatever decision you make, remember to stay calm and patient during the process. Acceptance and understanding are key. Rather than getting stuck stressing over the decision you could have made, look forward with courage to face whatever the future holds.
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