Decision-Making Practice

Is it possible to make decisions better, faster, and more easily?

The Road Less Taken or ?

According to Anthony Robbins, author of Giant Steps, Small Changes to Make a Big Difference, making good decisions takes practice.  He writes, “The more decisions you make, the better you’ll become at making them. Muscles get stronger with use, and so it is with your decision-making muscles.”

He recommends starting with two:  one easy decision with near term results, and one that will play out further in the future.

Make those two decisions today, and take one small step toward making each of them happen. You’ll be on your way to building confidence and a sense of accomplishment!

Try these steps:

1. Schedule:  Set aside time to focus on the goal and the decision to be made.
2. Research: What are all the possible options? Is there more than one reason for the choice I'm considering? Is it consistent with my values? Are there risks? Time constraints? Someone else to be involved? More information needed? Can I visualize the result? How would it feel? When is my best time of day to make decisions?
3. Plan: Set a deadline for the decision and create a step-by-step plan for how it will happen. Consider a back up plan if appropriate.
4. Decide: Make the decision and take the first step.
5. Enjoy: Reward yourself for being decisive and taking action!

More…

An Observation - It also seems that people with deeply-entrenched habits and daily "rituals" have less difficulty with decisions than those of us who tend to vary our routines.

I enjoyed reading the personal approach of Eva Lu, as she explores the decision-making process.  The blogs on her site are full of good ideas for maintaining health and happiness. http://www.mindofwinner.com/decision-making-process/

6 Tips for Making Better Decisions, from leadership expert Mike Myatt.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikemyatt/2012/03/28/6-tips-for-making-better-decisions/#32e4c02534dc

An extremely detailed approach to making decisions – evey step of the way:
How to Make Decisions from WikiHow
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Decisions