Quote Reflection: On Making Decisions
Making decisions is how we move forward, it is how we create actions. Decisions pull us out of purely thinking and is an actual step forward. Decisions can be scary because it means that we must choose. We have to choose an option or a path and based on the decision that we are making that can be a scary process.
When we choose a particular path we are calling more attention to the person we do or don’t want to be. The choices we make need to be in alignment with the version of ourselves that we are working to become and the things that we are looking to achieve. Making aligned decisions puts us closer to the fullest realization of our life, but making the wrong decision pulls us out of alignment and takes us further away from our goals.
Don’t be scared to make a decision that you know feels right and is the right path. Too many people walk around saying, “I don’t know what do you want to do”. Be the person who knows what they want. We can often avoid making a decision whether big or small because we are concerned with how that choice will manifest in other people but you need to worry about your own path and not the path of others. If no one else is going to make a decision then you make it. If they truly don’t care then you care. You care about the path you are going down and commit to the right choices for yourself. Decide to be a decision maker.
Make the conscious choice to make more aligned decisions. Start with the small ones like choosing what to eat for dinner and get comfortable speaking up for what you want. As you stretch that muscle of decision making than when it comes time for the challenging decisions you will have more confidence around knowing what you want and speaking up for it.
Don’t rush your decisions. You are allowed to take time to think before choosing a path. Do not let others' expectations rush you into a decision you are not ready to make. Take a moment, or a few, when making decisions to see if the path you are choosing is in alignment with the life you are calling into being. Life will throw really complicated situations at us and you need to take the time to make sure you are doing the right thing for yourself. Try different strategies and see what helps you best when thinking about the tough decisions. It might be a pro/con list, journaling, meditation, or simply a gut feeling.
Become a decision maker. Get honest with yourself about what living your most aligned life means and don’t be afraid to make the choices that align with that life. Every decision you make that aligns with your life path gets you a step closer to your goals. Don’t be scared to stand up and make decisions about the life you want.