10 Steps to Making Great Decisions

10 Steps to Making Great Decisions

by | Dec 3, 2018 | Transformation

Your life is largely defined by the quality of your decisions. There’s a big difference between choosing a career and spouse that’s right for you and choosing poorly.

And, that’s only two decisions among the thousands you make each month. Will you choose to eat an apple or a bowl of ice cream? If you consistently choose one or the other, imagine the difference 20 years from now.

Great decisions come from a great decision-making process.

Try this process to make decisions that are right for you:

1. Know your objective. What are you trying to accomplish with your decision? Suppose you’re planning a family vacation. What’s the objective? Inexpensive? Relaxing? Adventurous? Family bonding?

2. Know your values. Some decisions are more dependent on your values, such as choosing a career, a spouse, or deciding what charity to contribute to. Can you rattle off your values without giving it some thought? If not, you have some work to do. Know your values and many decisions become clear.

3. List your options. Take the time to write a complete list. You always have more options available to you than you realize. Too many people discover that the best choice they had available to them was one they never considered.

4. Consider the benefits of each option. What are the benefits and advantages of each option? List those as well.

5. Consider the disadvantages and potential risks of each option. Now, take a look at the other side of the coin. What are the negatives? What are the risks? Think carefully and list them all.

6. Sleep on it. Assuming you don’t have to make a decision immediately, take a night to sleep on it. Your brain is working away on the issue, even if you don’t realize it. A night of sleep will provide new insight and understanding. You might be surprised how your perspective changes in the morning.

7. Make a decision. It’s time to pull the trigger and make your decision. Avoid taking too long to make up your mind. If you’re stuck, it probably means that the options you’re considering are all acceptable. Taking more time won’t help. It will just waste time.

● Compare the advantages and disadvantages. Consider your values. Now, choose. Avoid procrastinating. You can do it.

● Most people avoid decisions because it’s more comfortable to be in decision mode than working mode.

8. Consider the worst possible outcome and have a plan. Now that you’ve made a decision, prepare for the worst possible outcome. You’ll be ready if it should happen, and you’ll also feel more confident. If you can handle the worst, you can handle anything else.

9. Stick with it. A common cause of failure is changing your mind. Once you make a decision, stick with it. Only if it’s obvious that you’ve made a mistake should you change your mind. Hang in there and persevere.

10. Re-evaluate. Learn from each decision you make. What was good and bad about it? How can you enhance your decision-making process for next time? Each decision is a learning opportunity. Ensure that you’re learning as much as possible.

Decisions are important. The quality of your decisions determines the quality of your life. Obviously, making wise choices will enhance your life.

How do you currently make decisions? Do you have a process or just shoot from the hip? Create and follow a process that will lead to making great decisions. You’ll be happy with the impact on your life.

Transformation!

I welcome change and adapt to it easily

I welcome change and adapt to it easily

by | Nov 14, 2018 | Personal Transformation, Transformation

I accept that change is a consistent part of life. There is always change happening in my life and in the lives of others. While many people resist change, I welcome it. I am happy when my life is expanding.

Growing as a person is important to me. Change provides the opportunity for me to grow. My life can become bigger when I make the most of the change happening in my life.

I am an adaptable person. I am flexible in my perspective and approach to life. When something unexpected happens, I just go with the flow and make the most of the situation.

I am excited by change.

The biggest advances in my life are the result of change. Some changes are forced upon me by the world, while other changes are chosen by me. It matters little.

Each change in my life becomes an advantage. I can clearly see how to get the most out of each change I experience. The path is clear.

If I feel overwhelmed by changes in my life, I remind myself how successful I have been at dealing with changes in my past. I feel rejuvenated and excited to see how the latest change unfolds.

Today, I embrace change. I am glad for the opportunity to make positive changes in my life. I welcome change and adapt to it easily.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. What changes am I facing in my life right now? How do I feel about them?

2. What good could come from the changes currently happening in my life?

3. Would it benefit my life if I were more accepting of change? Why or why not?

The Business Transformation Coach, LLC.

Essential Components of Personal Transformation

Essential Components of Personal Transformation

by | Oct 24, 2018 | Components of Transformation, Personal Transformation, Transformation

Maybe you’re sick of your life, your waistline, or the person you’ve become. You’re more flexible than you think! You can become just about anything or anyone you like. Whether you want to get fit, build wealth, or revamp your social life, you can do it!

It’s far from easy, but where there’s a will, there’s a way.

These strategies can help you become the person you’ve always wanted to be:

  1. Identify your core values. You won’t be happy if you create a big change that puts you in conflict with your values. Most people have never really taken the time to identify their values. Take a day to consider the values that are most important to you. Write them down.
  2. Create a vision of the future. Think about the end result of the transformation you want to make. If you want to lose weight and become fit, think about how you would look and feel. Maybe you’re more interested in becoming wealthy. What would that look like? What kind of house would you own? How would you spend your day?
    • Is your transformation reasonable for you? For example, you might not be able to make a trillion dollars, but you could still build great wealth.
  3. Determine why. Why do you want to make this change? Create a long list of reasons why you want to transform. Get excited.
  4. Identify the qualities and skills you’ll need to develop. If you want to transform your body, you might need to learn more about exercise physiology, nutrition, and develop some discipline. Consider what it will take to accomplish your transformation.
  5. Identify the resources you’ll require. Do you need a personal trainer, gym membership, and a blender? Maybe you need money and a mentor for your transformation. Figure out the resources you’ll need.
  6. Make a plan. Start at the end and keep working backward until you reach a step that you can do today. Avoid worrying about the details of step 11. You can worry about that when you’re finishing up step 10. You don’t need to see 10 miles down the road to back out of your driveway.
  7. Audit your plan. Imagine following your plan and note how you feel at each step. You’re bound to feel some emotional resistance at one or more points. If you didn’t, you would have made the transformation long ago.
    • It’s important to address each of the issues that creates emotional discomfort. You’re likely to quit if you don’t.
    • Either come up with a plan to work around those issues or just relax and let the negative feelings go.
    • You’ll know you’re in a good place when you find yourself chomping at the bit to get started. Procrastination is a sign that something is awry.
  8. Don’t quit! This is the most challenging part for most people. You fail if you quit. You can’t fail if you don’t. Keep on going no matter how bleak things seem. You can always do better tomorrow than you did today. A little bit of progress each day or week is all you need.

You can transform yourself starting today. Build a vision and create a plan. Stay the course until you’re satisfied with the changes you’ve made.

The Business Transformation Coach, LLC.