Developing decision making systems
Researcher claim that humans make 35 000 choices per day, that's a lot and I feel like they are lying but that is besides the point of this post. The point of this post is that we make a lot of decisions and that's a lot of mental work and pressure as the decisions we make can be life altering. If you're anything like me, that is a human being, then you have made some questionable choices. Even if they did not result in any major outcomes, they might have called for a pause; a "hmmm are we sure".
So how can we manage this pressure and mitigate the consequences of our decisions, obviously in an effort to ensure we optimise positive consequences? By implementing systems , obvy (do the young kids say that). Bare in mind these systems can be implemented for making bad decisions as well, there is no discrimination here. I want you to make bad decisions well, there is no better feeling of empowered destructiveness than making a well informed and thought put bad decision.
The starting point of this system would be having or envisioning an ideal outcome, an end point. Then you ask your self; "In light of past experiences, current circumstances and future aspirations, what is the best thing to do?" Does the end point you currently have in mind and currently trying to achieve contribute to the bigger picture, the ultimate end point. Which course of action (decision) makes the greatest or best contribution towards this bigger picture while still allowing you to live in the present. It is to be noted that note everything we decide has to be for the benefit of our future, better, higher selves. Life is meant to be lived after all not planned so you could instead question whether either options takes away, a decision with zero impact or influence.
Another enquiry you can make is whether any part of your decision makes you feel shame. I don't mean, 'what will people say' type of shame rather 'Can I still look in the mirror and be proud? Will my smile and laughter still be an authentic expression my joy? Or if I cannot be proud or joyous, will I be able to live with and in that reality?' People will always talk, you know that by now. What matters most is what you say to yourself about yourself as you're the only one experiencing your journey and have the clearest understanding of your ideal destination.
Of course this fact should not deter you from seeking advice, only the foolish reject good and wise counsel. Good and wise being the keywords. Observe the lives be it their careers, or relationships or finances of the people you seek advice from. Do they operate, interact or budget with good character, good intentions, good foresight? Do they implement their own advice in their lives.
Cheers to growing in wisdom and discernment.
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