Are The Decisions You Make In Your Life Self-Supportive?

Decision making is one of the basic cognitive processes of human behaviors by which a preferred option or a course of actions is chosen from among a set of alternatives based on certain criteria. (Yingxu Wang et al, 2007). 

 

Daily, we must make decisions for our future selves, whether we want to or not. Making difficult decisions, whether they be about where you will move next year or whom to marry, is unavoidable.

 

Because we are an "intelligent" species, our experiences in life should continue to improve our capacity to make smart decisions as time goes on. 

 

According to LifeHack, "Does a three year old think about good or bad choices? Every choice is the right one when life is just one big adventure of discovery and excitement. It’s only as we begin to discern, judge, and regret that the importance of making good choices that align with our goals becomes apparent."

 

There are times when we make a seemingly rational decision, yet life throws us a right hook. Life is unpredictable, but what about the times when we repeat the same thing over and over again, expecting different results? It would have to be insane to make terrible decisions on purpose, wouldn't it?

 

Here are three ways that will help you to make good decisions that supports your life goals.

 

Keep Your Core Values In Heart

 

According to National Park Service, "Core values are the strategies we employ to accomplish our mission.  The values underlie our work, how interact with each other, and which strategies we employ to fulfill our mission.  The core values are the basic elements of how we go about our work.”

 

They are the practices we use (or should be using) every day in everything we do." You may believe that you can compromise while being loyal to yourself, yet a small part of you will always be out of sync.

 

That irritation will develop like a pearl in an oyster shell, but the eventual result will be less than appealing.

 

Ask For Help, But Make Your Own Decisions

 

According to LinkedIn, "Dr. Travis Bradberry, president of TalentSmart, mentioned that the most successful people seek for outside counsel. "Their perspectives help you weigh your options more objectively and to spot your subjective or irrational tendencies."  

 

Every choice you make in life has one main thing in common, and that is you. No one will know what you go through on a daily basis or what your inner senses are telling you. While it's nice to seek advice from others, failing to listen to your own intuition may lead you down a path that is less fulfilling.

 

Make Conscious Choices

 

Improvisation is okay, but there is a thin line between instinctive reflex and compulsion. Being present is one thing, but it's all too easy to confuse an instinctive reaction with a regular one rooted on years of mental impulses or even habits. 

 

"Consciousness is a gift permanently available to you should you choose to use it. You might perceive it as restrictive or boring, but in reality it is liberating, as well as working in your own best interests. Consciousness allows another perspective in your thinking as an alternative to the hard-wired version that has developed over the years" according to the Harvard Business Review.

 

The essence of artistic expression is intuition and imagination. Unlike restricting harmful beliefs, consciousness allows your thoughts to flow while fostering awareness. This knowledge will enable you to make better decisions and handle the consequences.

 

Learn To Believe In Yourself

 

No one can be as persistent in their backing of you as you can. Being nice to oneself boosts your self-esteem and decreases your desire for acceptance. Self-love and care not only strengthen your self-confidence, but also strengthen your bonds with others. 

Having the courage to trust oneself is a challenging feat in and of itself, but once you do, you may feel more comfortable making major decisions for yourself in the future.

 

Conclusion

 

Making decisions becomes exciting rather than a work when you connect with your truth, stay conscious, trust your intuition, savor the plethora of options before you, and value yourself. 

 

Follow these suggestions and watch your confidence soar as you reap the benefits of making great decisions.