We can often trace the most significant challenges in our life to just a couple of poor decisions. Effective decisions require clear thinking and accurate perceptions of the situation and how the world works. It's easy to allow mental errors to lead to making a poor choice. It's not always easy to make a wise decision, but there are things we can do to increase our odds. Consider these mental errors that can degrade your ability to make a wise decision: Failing to consider the long-term implications. Short-term thinking can lead to long-term challenges. Many of us focus more on the short-term than the long-term when making decisions. We choose the yummiest food to eat or the most enjoyable way to spend the next hour. ● In most cases, we are better served by considering the long-term implications of our decisions. For example: I would love to sleep in or hit the snooze button when my alarm goes off at 3:45 am. B
You've come to a fork in the road and you stop. You are unsure about your direction, your future and you start to question your life.