Have you ever wondered how to make difficult decisions not to regret them in the future?
Tough situation, isn’t it?
Even if sometimes we know what decision we should make we often answer “I don’t“, “I can’t“, or “I won’t“.
The thing is – you should!
Why?
Simply because to have the life that you really deserve! You can be the person you think you are. Just open yourself like a flower to the whole world without being shy, being afraid, or any other complexes.
You can be a better version of you, believe me.
Today, after a month of research and talking with 27 experts and psychologists we’ve prepared a useful article for you. I believe it can lead you during your life.
Here is the list of some of the best advice on how to make difficult decisions when you think there’s no way out!
1. Will You Proudly Look into the Mirror After Your Decision?
If you want some change you should first look at the mirror, right?
Ok, let’s imagine you’ve made your decision.
What now?
Think of a second – will you be able to look proudly into the mirror the next day. If not, that not definitely your smartest choice!
2. Consider How Your Decision Will Impact the Balance During Your Life
Let everything freeze around you. Think a minute!
How will it impact you your life? Will it impact the balance of your life or you’ll start to divide into parts?
I know this is quite hard to do. But you should have enough courage to end what you’ve already started.
3. Think in Years, Not Days
This is one of the top mistakes many people make during their lives. When choosing between especially two options you should definitely exclude something.
Stop thinking about the days you’ve spent or had with one of them and choose the option you will spend with for years.
Think about the long-term consequences of your decision.
4. Ask yourself – “What does my heart tell me?”
Why you should ask what your heart is telling you?
Because that helps even during the toughest situations, believe me, I know that!
For example, I wouldn’t be able to breathe slightly if I didn’t tell my coursemate that I love her. 🙂
5. Imagine You’ve Already Made the Decision
Suppose you’ve finally made the decision.
Ok, now what?
Now just imagine all the situations, emotions, and everything that’s surrounding you and your life. Imagine a situation with your made conclusion.
Happy now?
6. Which One is a Funnier Option?
Fun. Joy. Happiness.
These are the words and emotions that every person needs in life. Without them, we will be just zombies.
Seriously!
Do you want or do you deserve such a life?
I doubt it!
7. While Choosing Have Some Patience
Sometimes, when you should make one of the hardest decisions in your life, you can pause a sec and simply do nothing.
Why?
Because during your choice process can happen anything.
Moreover, most often it happens when the decision itself finds you. 😉
8. Show Some Confidence
Every decision requires some confidence from you.
Now when it’s time to make the final decision, it’s up to you if you want to live with an undefined decision or the made one.
9. Let the Fear Go to Hell
Undoubtedly, there is no “right” or “wrong” decision as these options are different for every person.
There will always be fear when making decisions with no 100% confidence. So let the fear go and start living an easier life.
10. Write Down the Best & Worst Sides of Your Options
Take a moment to think about all the consequences of every accepted option.
Take two pieces of paper or write down two columns.
Next, simply write down your options on each like a checklist with YES or NO options.
Also, write down the best and worst parts of your two options.
Don’t forget to include what your ❤️ wants. 😊
The decision will become obvious to you.
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11. Listen to Your Emotional Instinct
If it feels really good, then go for it!
Also, ask yourself 3 questions:
- Is this choice good for me?
- Does my heart want right this?
- Is this choice good for my future family?
When answering these questions, you’ll reach the finish line of getting the answer.
12. Make the SMALL decisions with your HEAD, and the BIG ones with your HEART
Have you heard that moms tell you to do what your heart says?
In fact, it’s quite easy to make small decisions with the head.
When it comes to big situations, they require big decisions as they’re almost always true.
13. Learn from Mistakes
Every past decision (good or bad) teaches us a lesson.
Remember – wise men learn from the mistakes of other people. Wiser men learn from their own mistakes.
If we don’t learn from mistakes, we will not ever learn how to make difficult decisions easier.
14. Think About How You’ll Feel When You’re 60
Suppose you’re already 60, 70, or even above.
Will you have lived a life full of regret, sadness, or disappointment?
If yes, don’t do that! Time will just squeeze you.
15. Think if You’ll Sleep Well at Nights
This is probably one of the best tips on how to make a difficult decision.
Why?
Because many people CANNOT SLEEP with their made decisions. It’s torturing them all day long, months, and even years.
Definitely, there are no ideal people and even some decisions are far away from being perfect ones. But if you’re given the second chance, I believe you shouldn’t lose that opportunity for sure.
16. Think if Your Decision Matches With Your Life Purpose & Personal Values
This is also one of the best advice on how to make difficult decisions.
Be open and truly who you are. If you think even a second that your made decision will have a negative impact on your life balance and personal values at least hold on making a choice.
17. Think If You’ll Be Able or How You’ll Live with Your Decision
Consider you’ve already made the decision and years are passing by.
What do you feel or what will you feel?
Happiness? Sadness? You’re smiling or you’re sad all the time? Are you living your life and be who really you are or you’re just satisfying the needs of other people?
These are the questions to ask yourself to get the answer.
Try in front of the mirror. Have a good, deep look at what’s inside you. Judging from your emotions you’ll realize everything.
18. Always Listen to Your Hopes
When you’re still struggling with a decision, it’s often because your mind is busy with a couple of options.
Pay attention to your hopes as they are probably the most important part on how to make difficult decisions.
For example, when you want to have a better life (if not the best one), why choose the option you already know will keep you away from your dream life?
If something inside you is telling you not to lose your hope and everything will be good or the way you wish, choose the one (or the option) that will make your dream come true.
Make your wishes not to be in vain.
Think you deserve to be happy?
Go ahead! Grab your happiness!
I believe in you! It’s time to become a better version of you now!
Live your life the way not to regret it all the time. You deserve a better one! 🤗
James is the Founder & CEO of GurusWay.com. Majoring in Business and other life-changing sectors, James covers helpful content and shares his experience with the targeted audience.