Tag: choices

The decisions don’t matter

Posted on by philipdodson

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The choice that you make does not matter, it is the actual making of the decision that is important.

If we all took even 1/2 as much time to come to a decision on something, then we would get so much more done.

Then the more you get done, the quicker you learn which outcomes work for you, and then the next time you come to that choice, you’ll better know which way to decide.

So the habit of making faster decisions and eliminating over thinking, is so much more important to focus on building.

Do not waste too much energy on what to choose. Often the first instinctive thought is the best one.

That does not mean running your life like you’ve just rolled a dice to choose what next, but the longer you wait, then the less likely it is that you will do anything.

Equally, you do not know whether the decision will bring about the desired outcome yet, so just get on with choosing. There is never a right or wrong decision, because if the outcome is not as you want, then learn and do something different next time.

Decide whatever.

What are the alternatives?

Posted on by philipdodson

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There are moments in life that we all face, when it seems that we are out of options.

We face a difficult issue and panic kicks in or other emotions cloud our minds.

Life is just a series of choices, and how deal with any situation in our life is a matter of choices. All too often, though we tell ourselves that we have no choice, there are no alternatives.

The good news is, there is always an alternative. It starts with an alternative mindset, one that is positive, one that knows that any situation passes and resolves itself, just as long as we choose to resolve it.

The only reason we get stuck is we look at the situation not at the solutions. We tend to react in that same way as before, even though that reaction hasn’t worked, we still do it again and again. Habitual behaviour dominates our daily lives.

We have been programmed to look for problems not solutions. We say ‘I’ve tried that, nothing seems to work’.

An open and positive mind, one that is prepared to allow us to be vulnerable, will allow us to seek different solutions. We have to be prepared to change, do things differently and be prepared to compromise. Often the win at all costs mentality that is so dominant in society, does not allow for alternatives to be explored.

Ultimately it is all a choice.

There is always another option.