Embarking on the journey to refine decision-making skills? Unearth the power of informed choices with three transformative tips. Dive into the realm of cognitive enhancement, where better decisions are not just an aspiration, but a reality within your grasp.
By understanding how our brain makes decisions, we can learn to make better choices and improve our lives
When faced with a decision, our brains simulate different outcomes to generate a mockup of what our future might be
- Different mental and physiological factors compete against one another to take control
- This is why many of us tend to overthink things and become indecisive in the process
Manage your attention
Information overload is a real problem in our 24/7 connected world.
- More information is not better because it often leads to indecision
- When people have less information, they are more likely to make a decision
- Media is designed to monopolize our time. It is up to us to take control of our attention
Any decision is better than no decision
Sometimes you decide to not make a decision.
- The worst thing is to let something like that linger in your mind every day. Get rid of the things that clutter your mind to have more energy and clarity to face your decisions.
Make time for your decisions
The easiest thing you can do right now to improve your decision-making is to NOT decide on anything when you’re tired.
- When you can make a better decision at a later moment, it’s smart to delay your decision.
Reduce decision fatigue
Set up your life in a way you don’t need to make a lot of decisions
- Delegate some decisions to others
- Create rules and habits
- Establish micro-deadlines
- Stop doubting the potential outcomes of your decisions
