“I've lived through some terrible things in my life, some of which actually happened.” Mark Twain.
We all suffer with indecision and doubt at times which can be distressing especially when the issue is important and needs to be resolved. Our minds and imaginations can run amok with only the slightest provocation and very often it is the fear of making a mistake and a lack of self confidence that stops us moving forward.
Distracted by what is seemingly more important in our life and feeling obliged to decide on a matter where we have no vested interest will often fail to motivate an immediate decision. If there are too many choices then we can be overwhelmed by the information or the opposite can happen where it seems none of the choices are appropriate. A lack of resources can limit our desire to choose when it feels like a sacrifice or potentially the cause of future strain.
Making up your mind with satisfaction and certainty can be achieved by systematic process. Creating a list of pros and cons helps to clarify the potential risks, the negative and positive outcomes, and the benefits and problems. By taking imaginary leaps we can look at the “what ifs” and worst case outcomes to overcome our hesitation due to the fear of potential disaster or making a mistake. By viewing mistakes as the way to discovery, growth and learning reduces the resistance and stigma attached .
Much of the extraneous information will have been weeded out through this initial process and the options reduced to a manageable amount, ideally, a choice between two. If the remaining selection still does not inspire obvious favour then some lateral and creative thinking may be necessary to find an alternative perspective or solution.
All that remains from this point is to take action.
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