Paralyzed By Indecision

We often find ourselves standing at the fork in the road undecided about which ay to go. Sometimes we just get stuck and it starts to bog us down and get in the way of progress.

Sometimes we just need to pick something just to move on and then stick with it. I try to go with my first impression and then just stick it out. If i decided later it was the wrong choice i have now learned a valuable lesson for the next time I’m faced with this decision.

I just received another stellar email from dating coach Brent Smith of Absolute Power Dating

Do you ever find yourself avoiding a decision you have to make?

Wonder why it’s so hard?

There’s a benefit to NOT making one.

What’s the benefit?

You don’t have to take responsibility for making the WRONG one.

You think you’re in control when you avoid the decision but you’re not. You’re only in control once you actually decide. The ironic thing is that making a decision (even the wrong one) quickly is much less painful then what you’re going through when you’re agonizing over it.

I suggest doing a simple Pro/Con exercise to ease the pain. Get out a piece of paper, write the subject/option at the top, draw a line down the middle of the paper, write the word “Pro” on the left and “Con” on the right. Now list the positives and negatives of making that particular decision. Repeat the same process for your other option and compare the two.

Now, make a decision. It’s as simple as that.

Once you make a decision, it’s over. You can move on with your life. It’s like a weight has been lifted off of your shoulders. So stop waiting and start living.

Try it and let me know what happens!