The Power of Decision: Harnessing Freedom for Self-Growth

Life is a total of all the choices we make from the day we are born. Our decisions are driven by our desires chiefly, which in turn are the manifestations of our conscious and unconscious minds. Perhaps the best way to define how decisions work is to delve into Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Most of us are like Hamlet, stuck in the perpetual loop of either making a decision or not. ‘To be or not to be’.

But we know that a decision towards something is a decision towards a million other things. But when we decide for ourselves, for once, to put ourselves over others, we start a process. It falls into place, accessing the desired freedom and enabling us to grow. But what invokes this decision??

Our desire. Our want. Our Mindset.?

Freedom of Choice

The choices we make are the building blocks of freedom. Our morality, desires and aspirations are the catalysts for our decision-making ability. This freedom empowers us. It lies in our nature's very fabric, helping us explore our individuality and shape our lives on our terms.

Accountability

The freedom to make choices comes from holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We have to take full responsibility and ownership of our decisions and not try to put blame. Doing so empowers us to build a life positioning with our goals and values.

Comfort Zone?

Growth is never linear. It comes with a pretty wild ride. We have to abandon the status quo and be ready to be uncomfortable. We must break out of the rut we have been running and create new patterns. This means we must give up security and safety and plough through a great amount of ambiguity, confusion and uncertainty. Our improvement and transformation are determined by our willingness to embrace discomforts. If you are not experiencing anxiety or discomfort, you will not experience a growth breakthrough. ?

Failure: A Valuable Resource

Edison once said, “I have not failed 10,000 times—I’ve successfully found 10,000 ways that will not work”. This confidence has helped him in his successful journey. He learnt something from his failures, which helped him grow and evolve.

When you allow yourself to make mistakes or fail, you can test the limits of your true potential. These problems belong to part of the process. The critical point in this process is - Don't give up! Failure is a sign of progress. Failure does not mean you're defeated. Failure is evidence that you are learning and progressing. It is a resource to help you find the edge of your capacities.

Decision Paralysis

The Hamlet. When you have multiple choices, it may lead to confusion, and that would, in turn, promote stagnation. We need to acknowledge that no choice would ever be perfect. It would free us from the burden of always making the ‘right’ decision. You win some, you lose some.?

Mindful Decision-Making

Do you know that decision is a magic mental activity and that a single mental move in a millisecond will solve enormous problems for you? It can potentially improve almost any personal or business situation you will ever encounter … and could literally propel you down the path to incredible success.

So, how can you start making decisions? Your self-awareness is enriched when you practice the power of contemplation or mindfulness. It leads us to make resourceful choices based on our desires, promoting our long-term aspirations.

Conclusion

Decisions have this mystical power that brings order to your mind, that forges and shapes our destiny. It is the force that helps us to strive and take charge of our lives. It makes us resilient and imparts wisdom.?

Decisions are our stepping stones towards personal development and self-discovery.?

When we consciously remove the fear of failure, judgment and stagnancy, we initiate a timeframe that leads us to make decisions based on growth. It enables us to harness the true potential of choices and design a life of fulfilment and authenticity for ourselves.?

Your growth awaits you. Now, connect with me on Instagram at @lifestyle.alchemy and discover and implement habits that lead to long-term permanent prosperity and abundance. Together, we embark on a journey to weave a tapestry of personal growth, empowerment, and boundless possibilities to become the best version of ourselves and live in ultimate freedom and fulfilment. ?