It is difficult to make decisions. For each and every action we always have two or more options and to make a choice amongst those options is really troublesome. What to do, what not to do. When to speak up and when to keep silence, How much to tell and how much to hide, When to start and when to stop, Which path is right and which path is wrong, To take a coffee or tea, To attend class or to go for a movie. In every situation, life gives us options and sometimes our whole life depends on those small decisions. Therefore we must make our decisions consciously and strategically. Here are few steps which may help you to make better decisions.
1. Have a clear purpose- You must have a clear vision of your life and all of your decisions should revolve around a single purpose. If you have a definite goal then it becomes very easy to choose a course of action which helps you to achieve that goal. For instance, if you have to complete your project in two days than you will not think about going out for a movie or picnic. So first step in a decision-making process is to set clear goals. Moreover set a deadline to achieve that goal. This will give you a time limit to complete your tasks.
2. Improve your knowledge- Whenever you are in a situation where you have many options, it depends upon your knowledge to chose the right option. So try to gather as much information as you can about all the available options. Suppose you want to purchase a battery, you need to gather information about all kind of batteries available in the market and what are the qualities and limitations of each available brand. Then only you can choose the best one on the market. So always try to collect information before making any decision.
3. Think about the pros and cons- Before jumping on to any decision you must evaluate the consequences of making a particular decision.sometimes we take a decision without thinking and we feel regret afterward. So always think before you act. Before making a decision, sit and think about all the pros and cons of all the available options and then choose the best one.
4.do, not Delay- Sometimes we keep delaying our decisions as we are confused about it and it becomes too late as every decision has a time limit. Every task is feasible only if we act on time. once the time is gone it will never come back. Sometimes we have to believe in our gut feeling or intuition. If you have to make a choice immediately don't wait for it.If your inner voice says it right then have faith and a take decision. It is better to take a decision on time rather than thinking about the right choice. A decision taken at the right time will always give you a result.
5. Evaluate- Life never gives you setbacks, It always gives you lessons. So never feel upset if any decision goes wrong, but evaluate the results and rectify your mistakes. Life is a process of trial and error. So do as many mistakes as you can but never repeat any mistake twice. There may be many causes of the wrong choice like misidentifying a problem, Having too many options.wrong timing, wrong choice etc. So analyze your mistake and move ahead. This process will go on making you perfect.
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