This week I’ve been making decisions on the direction of my business. So many avenues to choose from, which one is right for me?
There are many choices for us to choose from each day, and all day we’re making decisions, big and small, consciously and unconsciously. Some choices are easy to make, others are not. Do we really think about them, or do we do things out of habit? I started thinking about the choices we make from the minute the alarm goes off in the morning. Do I get up or hit the snooze button? What will I wear? Do I want to eat breakfast at home or grab something on the go? Pack a lunch or eat out? And what about the cereal aisle at the grocery store–how do we choose?! When I was a child (which I know was a long time ago), we had about a dozen cold cereals at most to choose from. Today it can be overwhelming to go down the cereal aisle! So many choices!
What are some of the other choices we make during the day? We choose our attitude about life, our actions, behaviors, and thoughts, even our joy and happiness. We decide how we talk to ourselves and others, what we believe. We make decisions about family, friends, community, business and career, time management, our talents and abilities. Earlier in my life, I didn’t give much thought to these choices. Being a people pleaser, I didn’t know I could choose for myself, or that I didn’t have to let circumstances determine my outcomes. I’ve also learned that not making a choice is actually making one. If I don’t make the choice for myself, someone else will be happy to make it for me. Now that I know, I can and do make my own choices, but it isn’t always easy.
Do you ever find decision-making overwhelming especially in our world today where choices seem endless? Social media is probably the biggest influence in our lives. We’re inundated with it telling us what’s “important,” being sold ideas about what we think we want and need. We’re bombarded in every direction. And if we find it difficult to navigate as an adult, what about our children? It has to be so hard for them. Our minds need rest and time in order to make good decisions for ourselves, our families, and our communities.
When considering my choices for the direction of my business and the women I serve, I had to be alone, and find a quiet place to think and clear my mind. I found the few things below helped me make the best choices:
- Praying, reading, reflecting and journaling
- Leaning into my strong faith
- Setting boundaries
- Seeking wisdom from the right people
- Trusting my instincts
- Reviewing all my options
Life keeps us so busy, but sometimes we have to take the time to slow down and consider our choices. I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting this week, and I’m glad I did.
How do you approach making big decisions in your life?
In the past many times I would feel overwhelmed or unable to make choices of substance so I would allow others to make them for me and then blame them when it wasn’t what I wanted. I still get overwhelmed with choices in some areas of life but now I pray meditate and talk to the strong women in my life like you Marie. Then I make a choice. Or occasionally I choose to wait a little longer.
I love that you found new ways to make a choice. Good positive growth. So proud of you.
Yes! So many choices for anything we who want have. I usually avoid making choice if I can. Choices for dinner especially! So many options. I am learning to choose to keep it simple! I am also learning to not make a fuss over everything that I think about. Like , getting not annoyed that my husband is doing something to make me mad. Haha. He is a smart man and doesn’t want to do that. And Giving Grace as much as possible.
Making choices is a big problem for me and trusting my instincts. I am beginning to learn.
Thanks for the reminder.
Thank you for sharing. It’s hard because we do have some many choices. Keeping it simple makes it easier.
Thank you Marie. I really needed this. I need to pay attention to my choices I’m making every moment I’ve been just going going going.
It’s important that we slow down and pause before we make a choice. I’m happy this blog helped you see you wanted and need to slow down.