{"id":11908,"date":"2018-05-10T04:39:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-10T12:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/?p=11908"},"modified":"2025-09-26T10:10:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T15:10:00","slug":"10-secrets-that-will-help-you-master-the-art-of-decision-making","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/10-secrets-that-will-help-you-master-the-art-of-decision-making\/","title":{"rendered":"10 smart ways to master the art of decision-making without overthinking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Decisions.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">You face them all the time.<\/p>\n<p><em data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Which hot new restaurant should you try this weekend? <\/em><em data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">What\u2019s the topic you should focus on for your next blog post? <\/em><em data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Should you watch a comedy or a drama on Netflix?<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Decisions about restaurants, blog posts, and Netflix aren\u2019t exactly earth shattering, but\u00a0there are times when the choices you make have the power to change your life\u2026\u00a0And the lives of the people you care about.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">This is one of the key reasons why most of us freeze when we\u2019re faced with making a tough <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/blog\/five-decision-making-techniques-for-success-and-happiness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" aria-label=\"decision - opens in new tab\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"false\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"na\">decision<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Buying a house. <\/em><em data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Getting married. <\/em><em data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Getting divorced. <\/em><em data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Quitting your job. <\/em><em data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Moving to another state or country.<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">These are hard decisions to make, and let\u2019s face it, most of us have made some decisions that we really want to take back. This makes us want to avoid making decisions altogether rather than pick the wrong road.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">But here\u2019s what I think\u2026<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">There are no bad decisions\u2026just bad decision makers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Whether things work out the way\u00a0you want them to or not, a decision takes you down a path that creates experiences and\u00a0connections that could potentially improve your life.\u00a0But when you spend all your time worrying about making decisions, it gets you\u00a0nowhere fast.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">I\u2019ve come to realize that there are two types of bad decision makers. First, there\u2019s the person who avoids making a decision and holds back until it\u2019s too late to do anything. Then, there\u2019s the person who dives into making a decision without thinking things through, only to feel the heat of the consequences later.<\/p>\n<p><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">The secret is to strike a balance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">So, if you\u2019re someone who\u2019d rather have a colonoscopy than make a decision or if you choose blindly because you just want to get it over with\u2026 It\u2019s time for a change.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Why?\u00a0Because if you want to be successful (and I know you do), you\u2019re going to want to know\u00a0how to make great decisions quickly and easily. The good news is, there are tools and\u00a0strategies that you can use to become a better decision maker.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Here are 10 tips that will help you develop, strengthen, and flex your decision-making muscles.<\/p>\n<h2 data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">1. Know your goal<\/h2>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">When you need to make the right decision, the first thing to do is to<strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">\u00a0look inward<\/strong>. Begin\u00a0by asking yourself these questions:<\/p>\n<p><em data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">What do I want?\u00a0What is my goal?\u00a0How can I achieve it?<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">When you\u2019ve answered these questions, you will truly understand what you want and need. You will have awesome insight about the problem or challenge in front of you, and when you do, making the right decision will be a breeze.<\/p>\n<h2 data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">2. Give yourself a time out<\/h2>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Bad decisions are the\u00a0<strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">direct result of being in the wrong frame of mind<\/strong>\u00a0and the wrong\u00a0emotional and physical state.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Here\u2019s what I mean\u2026 If you\u2019re angry, upset, or stressed, the chances of you making a bad decision goes through the roof.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">This is true even if you have a physical issue like not getting enough sleep or if you\u2019re\u00a0hungry.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Decision-making is hard on the brain and absorbs a ton of energy. This\u00a0pressure rises even more when there\u2019s a complex decision looming over you.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">So when you\u2019re faced with a difficult situation that requires a tough decision,\u00a0<strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">show\u00a0yourself some kindness<\/strong>. Give yourself a time out. There\u2019s no need to go for a week-long\u00a0vacation. Just take a stroll around the block or have a 10-minute nap.\u00a0Do some deep breathing or yoga moves.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Do anything that will take your mind off the decision. When you do, your subconscious\u00a0mind will take over and work on the problem. This way, when you come back to it,\u00a0making a decision (even if it\u2019s a tough one) will suddenly feel a whole lot easier.<\/p>\n<h2 data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">3. Understand your options<\/h2>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">You can\u2019t make a good decision if you don\u2019t know exactly how many choices you really\u00a0have. So, take some time to understand the options that are available to you.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">The pros and cons list will never go out of style, so <strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">make a pros and cons list<\/strong> for each of\u00a0the options that you have. Then go through each option, be honest, and think about\u00a0what\u2019s right for you and your unique situation.<\/p>\n<h2 data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">4. Visualize your future<\/h2>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">When it comes to decisions, especially the important ones,<strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">\u00a0turn on your imagination and\u00a0tap into future visualization.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Here\u2019s how you do it\u2026 First, close your eyes, clear your mind, and think of how the decision that you make today could unfold in the future. See how it will affect your lifestyle, your relationships, and, if relevant, your finances.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">When you\u2019re done, pull out a sheet of paper or a journal and capture your thoughts and ideas. Writing creates clarity because the option that gives you the most long-term benefits will jump out, and that\u2019s the one you should choose.<\/p>\n<h2 data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">5. Eliminate the unwanted<\/h2>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Making a good decision isn\u2019t always about focusing on what you want. Often, it\u2019s about\u00a0<strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">focusing on what you don\u2019t want<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Imagine you need to buy a new car. Now, get clear on what it is that you won\u2019t settle for. You don\u2019t want a sports car because you can\u2019t take the family out on weekends, and frankly, you\u2019d rather spend the money on something else. You don\u2019t want a truck because\u2026well\u2026you don\u2019t like trucks.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">As you can see, you\u2019ve ruled out two big possibilities\u2014sports cars and trucks. As you keep striking types of cars off the list, you\u2019re narrowing your options and making it a whole lot easier to pick the right car. This process works with any kind of decision you want to make\u2014who to date, which job offer you should choose, and even the kind of holiday you want to go on.<\/p>\n<h2 data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">6. Good enough is good enough<\/h2>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">While aiming for the best every time isn\u2019t a bad thing, remember that the best isn\u2019t\u00a0always your only option. Take the pressure off yourself by\u00a0<strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">thinking about other\u00a0possibilities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Ask yourself,\u00a0<em data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">\u201cIf I don\u2019t achieve \u2018the best,\u2019 what\u2019s good enough for me?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Know that going for good enough doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re settling for less. It just means you\u2019re keeping your options open. This approach is also known as \u201csatisficing,\u201d a term coined by economist <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Herbert_A._Simon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" aria-label=\"Herbert Simon - opens in new tab\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"false\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"na\">Herbert Simon<\/a> back in 1956. It refers to an approach to decision-making that prioritizes an adequate solution over one that\u2019s optimal.<\/p>\n<h2 data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">7. Don\u2019t overthink<\/h2>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Overthinking a decision can throw you off making a good decision faster than just about\u00a0anything else.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Some signs that you\u2019re overthinking\u2026<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">You\u2019re living more inside your head than out in the world.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">You are hardly aware of what\u2019s going on around you because your thoughts have taken\u00a0over.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Obsessing over worst-case scenarios is also a bad sign. So stop, take a break, and do something physical. Go for a run or take your dog out for a walk. <strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Becoming aware of your body takes you out of your mind space<\/strong>\u00a0and into\u00a0everyday awareness so you can relax and come back to the decision when you\u2019re ready.<\/p>\n<h2 data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">8. Take your own advice<\/h2>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Pretend for a moment that you\u2019re not talking to yourself, but to a friend in need who is in the same predicament you\u2019re in. What advice would you give him? How will you help him make up his mind?<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">By removing yourself from the situation, you can\u00a0<strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">gain a clearer perspective from a third-party perspective.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">9. Look to others<\/h2>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Sometimes, you just can\u2019t do it on your own, and that\u2019s ok. When this happens, you need to get good advice and gain a different perspective. Check in with someone you trust or someone who\u2019s lived through similar circumstances.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">You can learn a lot from the experiences of others<\/strong>. Whatever you do, don\u2019t be afraid to admit that you\u2019re in a bind, and don\u2019t hold back from asking for help.<\/p>\n<h2 data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">10. Trust your gut<\/h2>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Your instincts are the best weapon in your decision-making arsenal.\u00a0Think of your instincts as a filter that\u2019s made up of your experiences and emotions.\u00a0Your gut can be the voice of reason and can cut through bias.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">To tap into the power of\u00a0your intuition, try this simple exercise.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Jot down your options on tiny pieces of paper. Fold them up and put them into a bowl. Then, with your eyes closed, randomly pick one of the pieces of paper out of the bowl. When you look at your choice, how do you feel? Happy? Uncertain? Excited? Worried? Unsure?<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Your gut reactions are the best clues for the best choice.<\/strong>\u00a0With time, your instincts will\u00a0become more refined and discerning.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">When you\u2019re good at making decisions that are right for you, making your dreams a reality becomes so much easier. You\u2019ll be able to enjoy how your life unfolds, even when there are curveballs or unpleasant surprises.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" data-uw-rm-mod=\"\">So make the effort to master the art of decision-making.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">It\u2019s something that will change your life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>10-secrets-that-will-help-you-master-the-art-of-decision-making-1<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":29855,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[114],"tags":[],"area-of-growth":[],"featured":[],"outcome":[],"series":[],"class_list":["post-11908","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-becoming-a-coach"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>10 Smart Ways to Master the Art of Decision-Making Without Overthinking<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The art of decision-making is the key to faster progress and fewer regrets. 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