How do YOU make a decision?

[herefordlovinglady]

What technique do you use? what process do you go through? who do you think about? when you have a life changing decision to make.

 

[Buff Hooligans]

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Life changing decisions? I pray a lot and try not to decide when emotions are running high (or really low).

Good luck.

 

[farmerlor]

A life changing decision? I make a list of pros and cons, discuss it with husband of course and maybe talk to people who know more about the subject than myself. Research and information is key for me.

 

[dappertophatter]

x2.

 

[wegotchickens]

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Ditto.
Plus prayer and keeping my eyes and ears open for signs.

 

[Wynette]

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Ditto. And personally, I put a whole lot of thought into who will be affected by the decision and how they'll be affected. Short term? Long term? Etc.

 

[rainierlass]

Same for me...........and I listen real close for that inner voice that might tell me otherwise!

 

[Cindiloohoo]

I pray first, then use the brain God gave me to narrow it down. Sometimes I actually write a list of pros and cons, and I ALWAYS ALWAYS seek advice of people I respect for how they live themselves before making any decision that big. Hope that helps!

 

[Ridgerunner]

That is a hard one. You never know how these things will turn out. I think it is called the law of unexpected consequences or something like that.

For me, it varies. I try to determine what all my options are, not just the most obvious. An example. A department at work was being transferred from New Orleans to Houston. The company gave the option of affected people either transferring to another department and staying in New Orleans or transferring to Houston, expenses paid. Some people looked at another option. They quit working for that company and got another job, usually back in their home state.

I try to determine what the effects will be on me and the people around me that I care about. I talk to my wife and see what her desires and concerns are.

Sometimes the situation is so intolerable that you just have to go for it.

I know it probably doesn't help you any, but I think the best thing is to weigh the options, make a decision, and go for it. Do not play the what if game afterwards. You made the best decision with information available at the time and that was the right decision for you. You never know what would have actually happened if you had chosen differently. You may think you do, but you really don't.

I wish you luck in your decision.

 

[redhead83402]

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This is my usual way as well ~ also, I have found that the scriptures are an invaluable resource. If you have a Bible or other scriptures handy, and pray for God's help, He will often lead you to a scripture that will stand out and help you in your decision making process. Also, as Cindiloohoo said, & ridgerunner as well, working out what your options are can help immensely.

once the decision is made ~ again, ridgerunner has it right on the nose.

I know it probably doesn't help you any, but I think the best thing is to weigh the options, make a decision, and go for it. Do not play the what if game afterwards. You made the best decision with information available at the time and that was the right decision for you.

Involve God, use the resources available to make the best decision available, make your choice, involve God again, ask Him if that's the right choice, if you don't get an astounding ~NO WAY~ go for it, and love your decision. (sometimes it's hard to feel a ~yes~ from God, but that gut-wrenching, mind-numbing ~NO~ is always discernable ;-D)

I wish you the best in your life and in making your decisions ~ I don't know if you are very religious or not, but it may help to remember that you are a Child of God, He loves you, and wants to help you, especially in the hard times, when you have life-changing decisions to make. Involve Him, and you won't regret it. That's ALWAYS worked for me.
~Red​