We use both logic and intuition to make our choices.
Understanding the factors that influence your decision-making process is a great asset. Here are some questions to assist you attain a greater knowledge about your own thinking:
Am I influenced by what others think of me? How does this impact my choices?
Am I attached to an outcome?
Are personal or business decisions easier for me to make and why?
Do I fear the disapproval and/or the disappointment of others?
Do I procrastinate making decisions when I am uncomfortable or unsure of myself?
Do I fear making a wrong decision that I cannot corrected?
Do I distract myself to avoid making choices?
Do some decisions cause more anxiety than others?
Do I use tools/ techniques to clear my mind of opinions and expectations?
What time of day is optimum for me to make decisions?
Who am I most afraid of disappointing?
Know your personal shortcomings. Ask yourself:
Do I jump to conclusions?
Do I assume I know something when I don’t?
Do I overidentify with a person or situation which may influence my objectivity?
Do my dislikes and prejudices influence my decision-making process?
Do I fear conflict?
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