| Making decisions is a part of life and you want to | | | | reasonably. |
| make sure you'll never regret it. Sometimes, we can't | | | | 3) Discuss it with a select number of people. You may |
| help it if we make mistakes, but we don't want to | | | | need the advice of others or whomever you trust to |
| regret those major decisions in our lives and end up | | | | contribute their honest opinion for you know they have |
| being miserable. Here are some tips. | | | | your best interests at heart. Hearing others' viewpoint |
| 1) Try sleeping on it--but only for one night. Ever | | | | may enlighten you especially on areas you have no |
| wonder why people tell you to "sleep on it" when | | | | expertise or experience. |
| confronted with major dilemmas? Studies show that | | | | 4) But you don't have to talk it over with everyone. |
| getting some sleep could aid you in evaluating your | | | | Seeking out too many opinions including people whom |
| alternatives and come up with a decision. But don't | | | | you barely knew could keep you hanging with several |
| linger on your choices for so long--for it may mean | | | | disharmonious or unnecessary advice which will only |
| you're not comfy with the choices you got and you | | | | make you more confused. |
| might need to try other options. | | | | If you think this person is not in a position to know |
| 2) Ditch people who are pressuring you. Especially | | | | what's best for you, better zip it and look for someone |
| when confronted with making decisions, don't be a | | | | else who does. Check character references before |
| victim of being swayed by others who only got | | | | seeking advice. |
| self-serving motives and not really after your best | | | | 5) Wait till you're no longer stressed. Wait before |
| interests. | | | | you're no longer distressed or upset when asking |
| Be wary of those people (salespeople persuading you | | | | decisions. When we act out of anxiety, we tend to |
| to buy high-priced items you can't afford) Try | | | | make poor choices. That said, you may hold off |
| distancing yourself away from them. If not, act as if | | | | getting a new haircut right after being fired. |
| you're seeking advice for a friend to help you to act | | | | |
