Heavy on Opinions, but can’t make a Decision?

Do you feel like you have lots of opinions on a topic, but struggle with making the actual decision?  I know I do sometimes.  Let’s explore further.

The real issue is often we are crippled by the fear we are making the wrong decision, so we get myriad down in the “what if” game. That’s where the opinions come in. That’s where it’s easy to talk and talk about a topic - all the while procrastinating on making the decision under the facade of “solving it.”  Furthermore, during this period of talking, we’re really building a case of why we can’t make the decision – which is building up more fear!  See the issue here? - It’s a cyclical downward spiral.

Here are two ways to help rid ourselves of this faulty logic:

1.    Don’t allow flawed assumptions masquerading as facts to cause you to be paralyzed. Distinguish between reality and fiction in your decision options. Rationally question what rules are governing the decision and be critical of the habits you’ve formed that rule your decision behavior. 

2.    Break out of your comfort zone.  Don’t let those “facts” stop you.  Don’t let fear consume you. Instead look at decisions through the lens of possibilities.  This simple change in mindset gets us focused on positivity - not what could go wrong (negativity). And in reality, there are very few decisions which can’t be reversed.  

My challenge for all of us (me included) is less talking and more action in decision making!