Decision Making

It's easy to get into the habit of procrastinating.  Very often this is because we're scared of making the wrong decision.  Often however it's the lack of a decision which is the worst outcome of all.  Getting past the fear of making the wrong decision seems like a critical skill to have.

We can never be 100% sure a decision is going to be right, no matter how much information or experience we have.  As the old saying goes, "life is risky".  It's all risky. 

I find it more helpful to think, "This is the best decision I can make right now" knowing that inevitably it will sometimes be the wrong decision - and accepting that.  A wrong decision may sometimes bring some regrets but that's part of life.  It's still way better than the alternative - paralysis by analysis. 

 

Taking time to reflect is good if it 

leads you to better decisions.