But having a hard time making decisions isn't just a Libran thing - I don't think anyone has an easy time making difficult choices, that's why they're difficult right?
Why it's hard to make decisions
The Fear. The fear of making the wrong decisions. Making mistakes can cost us dearly, be that in money, relationships and even our reputations. But that shouldn't hold us back."A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing."George Bernard Shaw
Make Things Easier
- Know your choices. Make a list of every possible option, and I mean every option that comes to mind. You're going to narrow them down later anyway. Make sure you approach this step with an open mind, and don't think too much about your options at this point. Just get the ideas down on paper.
- Ask around. Ask friends and family what they would do in your situation. It's also worth asking the advice of strangers too, in order to get a completely fresh take on things. I find The Student Room forums great for this, and they have an anonymous posting option if you're a bit shy.
- Know the consequences. Be honest about the worst that could happen with each choice. What could you lose, and what could you gain? The most important thing that you have to consider is if you could honestly accept the worse case scenarios. If you know that would be impossible for you, that's an option you can strike off your list!
- Trust your intuition. This is the one thing I find hardest to do. Whilst my gut instinct is always present, I sometimes struggle to tap into it to help me make decisions. My way of tricking my intuition out into the open is my making a decision, now, quick-sharp! As soon as I pick an option, I will either feel content or reeally uneasy.
- Make your decision! By now you should have ideally knocked off a few options from your list. Whether the decision is instant, or after a few more days - you have all you need to make a good, informed decision. If it's still proving difficult, write your remaining options on post-it notes and stick them to your mirror. One will suddenly look so much more appealing that the others! Promise.
Have you had to make any difficult decisions recently? What helped you?