7 Rules for Making Important Decisions As A POSTUtme STudents

Decision making is a part of our every day
lives. Inevitably, we all have to make decisions,
some could be more important than others.
Making important decisions like when to get
married, choosing a career path, quitting your
job or finding a new one etc. can create a lot
of tension. In such moments remaining
indecisive seems to be a better option but it
isn’t.
The goal of every decision is to make a choice
that the positive outcome can outweigh
possible losses.
I have here 7 things that will help you in making
critical decisions;
1. Consider Your State of Mind: The process of
making an important decision should be rational
and logical. That means that we are to make
these decisions when we are in the right
frame/state of mind. Don’t make any significant
or important decisions when you are tired,
stressed out, emotionally unstable or excited.
2. Do not Be Sentimental: Like I have pointed
out earlier, every significant decision process
should be rational and logical and not
emotional. Emotions can easily blind us to
reality. Don’t take that step just because
someone else did. Don’t make that move just
because it feels good. That it is good to you
does not mean it is good for you. Don’t let your
emotions rule you.
3. Take Your Time: Significant or important
decisions should never be made in a hurry. This
is because you need time to think over it. You
need time to gather your facts. When you are
informed it is easier to make better decisions.
However,too many analysis and information as
well as dwelling on the decision process for so
long can get you overwhelmed.
4. Consider The Possible Gain and Loss: There
are always two sides to every decision you
make. It usually involves a measure of risk. You
should critically analyze the possible pros and
cons. Determine the possible loss and gain.
That way it will be easier to estimate the risk
and know if it is worth it.
5. Think Long Term: The impact of most of the
significant decisions we make are not usually
felt in the present but later. So do not make
your decisions with your eyes only on the
present. You need to consider the impact of
such decisions on your future. You should ask
the question, “would I be able to live with this
decision in the next 5, 10 years or more?”
6. Talk To Someone About It: Confiding in
someone you can trust and intimating them on
the decision you are about to make is not a
bad idea. There may be aspects of the decision
that you may not have seen or considered;
talking to someone could help you see the
whole thing from a different perspective and
will help you think clearly with the least amount
of bias or sentimentality.
7. Take Time To Prayerfully Reflect: It is
advisable that you take time to look inward. If
you believe in God, pray about the decision you
are about to make. There comes a time when
we are clueless regardless of the facts before
us. Search your inner self. Are you at peace
with the decision you are about to make? An
inner peace is usually a sign that we are on
the right path.