Better Decision Making

1. Book time to think: It’s counterintuitive, but making decisions faster requires consciously giving yourself time to make them.
2. Define the decision: Before delving into deciding, get clear on the nature of the choice you’re making.
3. Think through your options

... for future big decisions:

1. Identify the decision/problem. Be as clear as possible.
2. Collect information that will assist in your decision-making.
3. Consider various solutions.
4. Weigh the evidence for each potential solution.
5. Make your decision.
6. Ta...

Decision making is a complex process, that engages both reasoning and emotions. Even the most emotional person uses rational thought when deciding, and even the most rational person is affected by emotions when making decisions.

Still, we often tend to highlight the negati...