Has the very thought of a decision that could affect the rest your life make you a complete nervous wreck? Even the most trivial/minor decisions send you into a state of anxiety when you start thinking of the possible things that could go wrong.
It's a normal occurrence that people will decide on various choices which they think will benefit them whether they are related to a career, money, business or even relationships. So how do we recognise which choice is the best with regards to a particular situation. The obvious is sometimes the best choice, but other choices may seem to hold a slight less distinct possibility, coupled together with a threat of regret.
On a more positive note, making wise decisions is to consider all the advantages and disadvantages of every available outcome. Listed below I have put together a very simple 3-step process to help you to make informative decisions irrespective what part of your life they may affect.
1) What will I Gain?
When there is more than one option to choose from, the first big question is, "What will I gain from choosing this option?" Should the rewards be extremely favourable for you, then you may be willing to accept a small risk to benefit from the opportunity presented to you. However if the benefit is negligible you might feel that the risk is not worth taking at the present time.
2) What will I Lose?
The other big question to ask is, "What if the option doesn't work out?" The very thought of a negative belief when a potential opportunity arises creates a lot of heartache, however you could save yourself a lot worry with a bit of foresight! Should the losses be huge with a particular option, a decision to back off for a while may improve the situation.
3) What's the Worst Thing that Could Happen?
The final part of this 3-step process is to consider the next step and ask yourself, "What's the Worst Thing that Could Happen" if I choose a particular option, and would be willing to accept the consequences?"
I know this sounds like a very forthright question, but is very effective in attempting to clarify the situation! If you have a problem in making a decision about the right choice immediately, I would suggest that any choice is not right for you at this time. On the other hand, if the consequences aren't that bad, you know it's a viable option for you.
What do you do if all of your options hold the same potential rewards and consequences? Go with your instinct! Take a few minutes to think carefully about each possibility, and then choose the one you feel strongest about.
When it comes right down to it, there are no guarantees in decision-making. You simply weigh the pros and cons, listen to your inner self, and do the best you can. In the end, there really isn't any such thing as a "bad" decision, because you do learn something from each one you make. If you keep that in mind you should grow more confident with each choice you make, which will help you make even better decisions in the future.
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