For some people, making decisions can be a paralyzing concept, leaving them full of fear and doubt, even if the choice is simple. But getting ahead in business, and in life, calls for strong and confident decision making skills. If you often find yourself unable to make choices, here are some things to keep in mind.
How to Confidently Make Decisions
- Go with Your Gut: Trust your instincts. We sometimes forget we have intuition that guides us toward the right decision if we are willing to just listen. Go with your gut feeling and chances are, you won’t make a bad choice.
- Consider the Pros and Cons: Make a list of the good and bad for this circumstance and weigh each fact on its own merit. Making a pros and cons list will allow you to view the situation clearly.
- Be Informed: Do your research. If you’re afraid you’ll regret your decision, be sure you’re looking at all possible outcomes by doing your research on the matter at hand. You’ll feel more confident if you are well-versed on the topic.
- Give Yourself Permission to Fail: It’s ok to fail. You don’t always have to get it right. Give yourself room to explore and get it wrong. Keep in mind, when you fail at something, you’re learning.
- Get into a Positive State of Mind: Go back to a time when you’ve made a good decision and remember what that felt like. And, most importantly, trust in your ability to make the right choice.
