How to Make Decisions

Sometimes to move forward on a goal, you need to make a decision. Sometimes making the decision seems so difficult it prevents you from proceeding on your goal and ends up being a reason for failing. Here are some tips for going about making a decision so you can keep driving forward on your dream.

Evaluate All Decision Making Aspects

Identify the decision to be made. Ask yourself, “What is the worst possible scenario?” and, “What is the best possible scenario?” Compare the reason for decision with your main goal. Will a decision move you closer to your goal? What side of the decision is in alignment with your values and mission? Avoid immediate emotional decisions unless life threatening. Once you have your decision in alignment with your goals, values, and mission rest your mind. No need for action at this point. A decision is not set until you make the decision.

Make the Decision

You've evaluated all angles in order to make the best decision possible for you at this time, now it's time for that step of faith. Make the decision now. Decisions that tug at you as a constant thought or feeling are usually pointing you in the direction right for you at this time. Put all worries and what-if's aside. Being proactive is much better than being no-active.

Evaluate Your Results

As you begin to act on your decision, watch whether your decision is taking you closer to your goal or further away. Often you gain much more information once you start pursuing a path, and that new information may reveal that you made the right choice or it may reveal that you made the wrong choice. Usually there is some way to take the new information and improve on your decision. Keep adjusting path until you reach your goal!

By Tonya Heathco GoalTribe Staff Writer

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