Important Points to Remember When Making a Decision!
September 30, 2011
Life is all about making choices. From the minute you wake up to the minute you go to bed, you’re making choices; what to wear, what to eat, what task on your to-do list you should tackle first, and many more! These decisions require little thought or reflection, and become second nature.
Other decisions, however, require more deliberation, evaluation and risk assessment. These decisions are usually never black or white, wrong or right, all good or all bad. We are faced with these kinds of decisions throughout our lives, and as students you are facing the big decision of deciding on a career.
To ensure you’re approaching the situation with the appropriate level of consideration, evaluation and effort, here are a few tips to remember from by Careerealism.com to help you get more comfortable with your decision making process.
Choice Reflects Value: Your life is the result of your choices; every choice you make shapes your reality and becomes of reflection of who you are and what you value. Evaluate what makes you happy, what is important to you, and what leads you to make decisions (good and bad!), and keep that in mind for your next decision-making journey.
Emotions Influence Choices: Recognize the role your emotions play in your decision making process. Look for the messages beneath the emotions and let your heart and head work together to find the best solution!
Don’t Rush Yourself: Don’t let anxiety and urgency place a negative connotation on decision making! Avoid placing unnecessary deadlines on yourself by taking your time, being thorough and balancing your desire for a quick resolution with your need for a well thought-out decision making process.
Not Making A Choice Is Still A Choice: Choosing not to choose is still a choice in its own special way! It’s the choice to observe rather than participate, and that isn’t a bad thing. There are definitely times when you are better off simply letting a situation run its course without attempting to steer it in any direction.
Refuse “Either/Or” Dilemmas: There are always more options! When you face an “either/or” dilemma, don’t place restrictions on yourself. Look in the grey space in between – you never know what you might find!
Build Trust: Trust in yourself, trust in others and trust in the universe. Remember that change is constant and you have the resources to manage whatever comes along, so use them! Your choices shape your reality, and that means that you always have the opportunity to make choices for the better.
At Plaza College, our faculty, administration, professors and fellow peers are all there as a strong support system for each and every student. Plaza College has built itself on a family-based foundation and continues to guide and aid students in their decision making processes. From registration to graduation, Plaza College is there, caring about every decision you make! For more information, visit www.plazacollege.edu.
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