MAKE BETTER DECISIONS

Making decisions can be difficult, but it is important to take charge of your future and make choices that are aligned with your values and goals. When you know what’s important to you, it will be easier to make decisions that are aligned with your values. The first step in making good decisions is to gather information. You can gather information by talking to people who have experience with the decision you’re facing, researching the different options available to you, and considering the potential consequences of each option. The next step is to balance the benefits and drawbacks. This will help you to see the potential advantages and disadvantages of each option.

Make a deadline. This will help you to focus your decision-making and avoid procrastination. You can also make better decisions when you’re aware of your body’s signals – a gut feeling tells you what to do and has been shown in some experiments to be more accurate and faster than logical reasoning. However, it’s important to weigh your gut feeling against the information you have gathered. To make the best choice, think about the ramifications of each possibility, weigh the pros and cons, and get a second opinion. Once your deadline has passed, follow your instincts and begin making plans for the direction you have decided to go.

Dr Ora Marx