Suppose you’ve been following the Tokyo Olympic Games. In that case, the chances are that you heard about US Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles who withdrew from the team final and also the individual all-around competition (as of the time of publishing this blog). While many have praised her bravery for prioritizing her well-being, the criticism from naysayers is pouring in too.
A four-time Olympic gold medalist or not, it is tormenting to take a difficult decision. We’ve all been in situations where we’ve had to make some tough choices – saying yes to a new job, declining a promotion, turning down an investment offer, seeking series seed funding, walking out of an abusive relationship, etc. Unfortunately, making as many hard decisions over time doesn’t necessarily ease up the decision-making process either.
Here we are with some practical tips that you can rely on as you make a difficult decision, regardless of the scenario. Do read till the end to get a bonus tip.
#1 Put Your Thinking Cap On
Okay, you’ve established that there are tough choices to be made. The next logical step would be ruminating on the situation and the options. Don’t bother about the pros and cons list just now. Asking yourself what you are looking for most, as the outcome, or why you’re looking for something is a good starting point. If that seems arduous, try the below:
Introspect what do you NOT want to do – sometimes, the process of elimination helps narrow down the choices available
Ascertain what are you avoiding through a specific choice
Work your way to finding out what you really want. For example, would you please read here how American director George Lucas took a pay cut in exchange for the film’s rights he was directing then, Star Wars?
#2 Beware of Analysis Paralysis
Thinking clearly can be wearisome when the stakes are high. Yet, going overboard with the thinking process only deters your decision-making abilities. Overanalyzing a situation exasperates you and impedes your best thinking. This challenge is known as....
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