What's in a decision?

Making high-quality decisions is essential for all of us in daily life, whether at work or home.

When our brains are overloaded, it becomes difficult to think clearly, and planning and making decisions can seem overwhelming.

Neuroscientists have recently told us that both emotion and logic are involved in our decisions and that we use different ‘systems’ – either making ‘snap’ decisions or more reflective ones ... [*Fascinating video below]

Top Tips:

? Putting some structure around the way you make decisions and taking time to reflect is critical. Complex/high-stakes decisions can overwhelm us. Simplify the detail. Talk it through with someone objective.

? Start with WHY, always. What is your agenda here? ... Is anyone else’s agenda important/impacting you?

? Your brain needs to be in an optimal state: being tired, hungry or highly emotional, for any reason, will hinder your clarity of mind.

? Your biases will impact the decisions you make. Become aware of them.

Don’t let having a busy brain hinder your progress. Choose to carve out time to reflect on the things that will shift a dial for you somewhere.

Take one step. #ChooseGrowth

*Fascinating video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmjgZF2HEwI