10 MOST EFFECTIVE WAYS TO MAKE A DECISION

During life, we are all challenged to make decisions all the time. From small things to the most complex, decision making can become a heavy burden for some people.

Thinking about this impasse, I created this article with 10 MOST EFFECTIVE WAYS to help you in your decision making process.

1.SET A DEADLINE

One way to create some pressure for you to make a decision is to set a deadline for reaching a verdict on the matter. In this way, you concentrate your efforts (LEARN HOW TO CONCENTRATE) during the established period.

Try to set realistic deadlines. Avoid giving too long a time for decisions that are short-term. Once you've set the deadline, make a commitment and do everything in your power to be able to decide by then.

2. CHANGE THE PERSPECTIVE

When we need to make a decision, we adopt a perspective. Try to clearly identify which perspective you have taken to analyze the problem. Once identified, change the perspective to see if your opinion changes.

For example, you may want to make a decision regarding a job change and have adopted the financial gain perspective. Thus, you tend to decide to change jobs motivated only by a higher salary.

Try to adopt the perspective of professional development, and think about whether the new job you want will allow you to grow as much as the current one. Assess whether you are still comfortable with changing jobs.

(LEARN HOW TO BE CREATIVE AND CHANGE THE PERSPECTIVE)

3. EVALUATE CONTRARY OPTIONS

Ask someone you trust to play the devil's advocate. Present the problem as impartially as possible, and ask the person to come up with arguments that support a contrary opinion.

Avoid asking questions of the person seeking to confirm their opinion on the matter. Be sure to present all the data about it, even those that support an opinion contrary to yours.

4. AVOID ANALYTICAL PARALYSIS

Depending on your personality type, it may take a long time to make a decision because you believe you need to analyze all the probabilities involved. Be careful not to fall into this mental trap.

If this is your case, try to take a moment without thinking about the problem. Set a deadline for this. Define that you will not think about the issue for the next 5 days, for example. If necessary, include activities in your agenda to occupy your mind, preventing you from thinking about the issue.

At the end of the term, re-evaluate your decision. See if anything has changed.

5. UNDERSTAND THE LOGIC OF THE DECISION

Many people avoid deciding something important because deep down they know that by saying yes to something, they will be saying no to another. Sometimes we don't know how to deal with the feeling of loss and we end up procrastinating the decision.

If you are thinking about changing jobs, you may internally regret losing a good working environment where most people are friendly. This can generate a conflict that prevents the decision.

If this is your case, try to understand that in the whole decision there is something that we choose to leave behind. Take responsibility for the decision and face the consequences of your decision openly.

"TAKE A DECISION AND MAKE IT RIGHT"

6. ACCESS FEAR INTERFERENCE

One of the most common reasons for avoiding making a decision is fear. It may be the fear of possible regret after making a decision. Or it could be the fear of the unknown for not knowing the future consequences.

Fear related to issues of survival has accompanied the evolution of human beings since the time of caves. Ponder what grounds for fear you may be feeling. As appropriate, build up the courage to move forward.

7. AVOID DECIDING ON IMPULSE

According to your personality, you can be one of those people who prefer to decide on impulse. Be careful not to allow only emotions to determine the paths of your life.

In this case, try to make an effort to give your rational side time to absorb the idea. During this time, plan your decision calmly by putting your ideas down on paper whenever possible.

8. TRY TO LIMIT YOUR CHOICES

Another reason that many people find it difficult to decide is the many options available. If your mind is very fertile and creative, the options can tend to infinity in the face of the need to make a decision.

Try to limit the universe of options to a number that is easy to deal with. The idea is to deal with as few options as possible, to ensure that your mind will not freeze. Dealing with 3 options would be ideal, if possible.

9. ASSESS YOUR LIFE STORY

When facing a difficult decision, try to investigate if there is no similar situation in your past. The situation doesn't have to be exactly the same, the important thing is to remember how you felt before and after the decision.

10. PRACTICE MEDITATION

It’s a well known and several times verified fact that Peace of mind is one of the bases for us to make sound decisions. I have also stated the importance of meditation in my previous post. So try to make it a habit to meditate regularly. Thus, you can reach a decision from a calm state of mind.

Start with a small slice of time and work it up gradually. The important thing is to keep the practice constant in order to enjoy its benefits. Do not be surprised if the decision becomes clearer as a result of the practice.

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#5 BESTSELLER BOOKS TO HELP YOU IN DECISION MAKING (MUST READ)

If you are interested in knowing more about the subject, I am suggesting some books, so you can continue to deepen your knowledge on the subject.

1. TheArt of Decision Making

2.    Decisionpower (Must Read)
3.    Blink - Malcolm Gladwell's decision at a glance (ENGLISH) & (HINDI)
4.    Smartdecisions by John S. Hammond
5. The art of thinking clearly

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