Making a decision and actually implementing it is not easy. It can change your life in a positive way or turn it upside down. Let's see how to make decisions and be in control of your life.
Decisions change your life and this creates fear in you. The lack of certainty behind any decision is exactly what makes you indecisive. After all, every choice is a risk, because there is no guarantee that exactly what you expect will happen.
Turn your fear of uncertainty into curiosity, ask yourself what lies beyond the initial steps of each life stage.
1. Even if you don't decide to change your life, it's a decision!
Indecision does not eliminate the need to make a decision. The decision not to choose to change or grow can come from many reasons, from fear of making the wrong choice to fear of what happens when you do.
Making a decision is not easy. Photo: Liza Summer / PexelsDeciding whether to stay put or find the courage to move is the difference between the confidence you need to succeed and the fear of an unseen future. Remember that a choice is better than doing nothing.
2. Overcome your fears
Fear is created by your own imagination. It has the power to paralyze you at key points in life where decision-making is crucial. This fear can be destructive as it will trap you in a pattern of associating negativity with any form of decision making. That's why you need to train your mind to be open to change and realize that making choices is a powerful part of regaining control of your life.
3. Visualize possible outcomes without overanalyzing
Often, overanalyzing comes from the fact that you may not have enough information. This often means your mind is running wild with multiple possible outcomes, many of which may even be irrelevant. However, it is the anxiety that then builds from this ignorance that prevents you from making a decision in the first place.
Trust is key. Never be shy and reach out to people who have achieved what you want and ask them questions. This will allow you to visualize the path you need to take and allow yourself to weigh all the positive, negative and neutral outcomes without overthinking, ultimately programming your mind to make decisions that will ultimately shape your future.
4. Pursue growth, not perfection
To succeed, you must not only master decision-making skills, but also learn to avoid perfectionism. Keep in mind that the future is uncertain for all people, so no one is completely 100% certain about the final outcome of decisions, which is completely normal.
Take the risk! Photo: Andrea Piacquadio / PexelsIt's up to you to realize that the pressure to achieve perfection will in no way lead you to make more informed decisions. Instead, it will put you back into a state of mental paralysis, leaving you just too scared to make any choices.
It is therefore essential to accept that a decision is a risk – some will pay off, others will not, and those that fail are not a mark of failure, but opportunities for discovery and flourishing.
5. Set goals for yourself
First, identify your concerns and build strategies to overcome them.
Look at your life and decide what you want to achieve, what your plans are. Take the first step and don't let your worries hold you back.
Remember that a decision is a mental statement that must be followed by action. You have to stick with what you decide to do. While decisions cannot be fixed, there are many decisions that can be reworked if you feel it is necessary.
As long as you are committed to the process of making and implementing decisions, you will be in control of your life.
