Mastering the Art of Decision-Making
Jennifer Evans, LMHC, LPC
Owner at Empowering Wellness Counseling Solutions Corp | Providing Outpatient Coaching and Counseling Services
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Edition: Mastering the Art of Decision-Making?
Hello All! Welcome to another enlightening edition of "Mind Your Success"! This week, we're diving deep into the world of decision-making – a skill that can truly transform your life and propel you toward unprecedented success. As always, we are following my new success group that is diving into these topics further to get at the core of what our success is and how the most stressful moments in our lives will trap us into letting go of our path toward success and allowing our past to take over our present. You can check out the groups and sign up! If you like to learn more, just DM me.
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?? The Emotional Decision-Making Trap
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We all know that gut feeling when making a decision, but did you know that emotions can often lead us astray? Recent studies show that up to 80% of our decisions are influenced by our emotions rather than logic. Here's how to recognize and overcome emotional biases:
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- Take a moment to pause and breathe before making important decisions
- Write down your thoughts to separate facts from feelings
- Consult with a trusted friend or mentor for an objective perspective
Learn more about emotional decision-making and how to live a happier and healthier life in my new book! Click to buy on Amazon.
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??♂? Embracing an Action-Oriented Mindset
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Analysis paralysis is the enemy of progress. To cultivate an action-oriented state:
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1. Set clear, achievable goals
2. Break big decisions into smaller, manageable steps
3. Embrace the "two-minute rule": If a task takes less than two minutes, do it immediately
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Action-oriented states can be difficult to enter, and we are more likely not to even know we are in an emotionally driven state. Coaching and Counseling support can help build insight through a non-biased perspective. Learn how my team at Empowering Wellness can help.
?? Challenging Your Limiting Beliefs
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Your beliefs shape your reality. It's time to question those self-imposed limitations:
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- Identify a belief that's holding you back
- Ask yourself: "What evidence do I have that this belief is true?"
- Seek out examples that contradict your limiting belief
- Create a new, empowering belief to replace the old one
Cognitive distortions are a key component of limiting beliefs. We get stuck in invalid data points and don't see the reality behind our delusions. Learn about the bad brain and the negative narratives we hold tight to in my first book, Saying Goodbye to the Bad Brain.
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?? The Socratic Method: Your Secret Weapon for Better Decisions
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Socrates, the ancient Greek philosopher, developed a powerful questioning technique that can revolutionize your decision-making process:
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1. Clarify your thoughts: "What exactly do I mean by...?"
2. Challenge assumptions: "Is this always the case?"
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3. Seek evidence: "How do I know this is true?"
4. Explore alternatives: "What other possibilities exist?"
5. Consider implications: "What might be the consequences of this decision?"
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This method allows you to begin to build insight and break through the emotions of decision-making. You can pose these questions to yourself, staff, fellow leaders, or even parents and children. It is non-threatening and should not pose defensiveness when you say, "Let's explore this a little; I want to know more."
Staying accountable and connected to our success can be tough. Having a support group to lean on and reflect on these difficult times and someone to pose these questions to us can help. Learn how an accountability subscription can be the key to your success and accountability.
?? Putting It All Together
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By mastering these four strategies, you're not just improving your decision-making skills – you're paving the way for a more successful, happier, and healthier life. Remember, every great achievement starts with a decision. Make yours count!
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?? Recommended Reading
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- "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman
- "Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work" by Chip and Dan Heath
- "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol S. Dweck
Remember you can always watch these topic on my YouTube Channel to get more information about how to live a happier and healthier life.
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?? Action Step of the Week
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This week, practice using the Socratic method on one important decision you're facing. Write down your process and reflect on how it influenced your choice. Remember to comment to share how it went and advice for others.
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Stay tuned for our next edition, where we'll explore the power of the good enough self. One of my favorite psychological theories will break through your limiting perfection and lead you on the pathway of success!
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To Your Success,
Jennifer Evans, LPC, LMHC
Empowering Wellness Counseling Solutions.
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Thank you ! ?? Let's work together towards a more successful and fulfilling life.
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I help Businesses Achieve Sustainable Growth | Consulting, Exec. Development & Coaching | 45+ Years | CEO @ S4E | Building M.E., AP & Sth Asia | Best-selling Author, Speaker & Awarded Leader
1 个月Great read! One well-thought-out decision can change the entire trajectory of your life and career!