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Tags: self improvement, techniques, business decision making
 You know what’s that important one thing that distinctly separates us humans from the rest of the species of mankind? You guessed it right—our minds. Yes, ever since evolution set in, the Earth has bestowed us the gift of knowledge and wisdom. So it’s only fitting that we utilize this wonderful gift to its maximum potential.
And one thing to do this is to hone our decision making skills. As humans, we’re more or less bombarded with a lot of choices and we have to make decisions (especially when it comes to business decision making), so we have to overcome some intrinsic faults in decision making.
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Oh yeah, our mind—with all its intellectual capacities, is no stranger to making awkward solutions to certain problems. Here are some techniques and styles on how to prevent faulty decision making. Firstly, if you got to make some important decisions, make sure you’re relaxed, so that you can focus on the problem and analyze all the possible alternatives before coming up to a final decision.
To fortify on your solid decision making, apply some contingency plans. Let’s say, instead of abstract goals like, “be healthier”, or “be kinder”, why not try to be more specific like, “try eating more veggies now and ditch the junk food” and “visit an orphanage today” is more concrete. Envision that your decision would be checked by others.
If we think that somebody else is checking on us, we make more effort in coming up with a better decision. Okay, granted that no one is checking out on you, just picture their reaction if indeed they did—will you be proud of what you did? Also, bear in mind that not all decisions are equal.
Not all decisions call for demanding attention; there are times that it’s better to simply pick and be over it. So, the technique is in knowing which is which—your formidable indications are the things you’ve experienced in the past. When making decisions, be sure that you distance yourself from whatever thoughts and especially emotions which revolve around you at that moment.
If you can’t think clearly this time, it’s better to sleep on it…for now. Weighty decisions are far better made if done after a good night’s sleep. It would even help if you ponder about how this conclusion will affect you and your future. Most of all, be objective and rational.
Weight the pros and cons carefully before making that ultimate move. You don’t want to let your personal feelings cloud your judgment.
About the author
The author of this article, Amy Twain, is a Self Improvement Coach who has been successfully coaching and guiding clients for many years. Let Amy show you the advantage of being In Control of your Actions. Grab a copy of her eBook and Be an Expert in the Science of Body Language.
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