Indecision can be a formidable obstacle, often leading to stagnation. Unraveling its complexities, we delve into strategies that can help transform uncertainty into decisive action, fostering personal growth and enhancing productivity.
How to resolve indecision and reduce negative emotions in 7 easy steps
Acknowledge your preferences without forcing yourself to commit to an action
- If you have not yet clarified a choice you cannot act on it, so avoid criticizing yourself over decision making.
- Choose first, then decide.
Step 2: Make a list of the possible decisions (courses of action) available to you that will give you a good shot of obtaining what you have chose.
Recognize that doing what you are already doing and doing nothing are both decisions with real consequences, and add these potential decisions to your list.
Step 4: Understand that decisions are stressful
If you are feeling undue distress over your particular decision or over indecision, there is a chance that it may be caused by a mismatch between your preferences and your actions
- Identify and critically evaluate the outcomes that may result from the decisions you have identified
- Decide if the time and effort required to commit to a new course of action is worth it to reduce your distress
