5 ways to make difficult decisions faster and then not regret

Take some time to think. Making a decision is a challenge. She deserves more attention than the few minutes you give her, tossing and turning at night without sleep. Set aside 30 minutes to an hour for small solutions. And for serious ones - a few hours for two to three weeks.
Identify the main factors that will affect the decision and analyze them. For example, a job change will affect not only your responsibilities, but also your salary, travel time to the office, and professional connections.
Don't limit yourself to just agreeing and rejecting. Explore all options. It is quite possible that there is a compromise that you did not notice at first. Consider whether you need to make this decision at all. Sometimes it's better to just leave it as it is.

Now choose one of five strategies depending on the situation and your character.

1. Remember your values

For example, you want to spend a certain amount of time with your family, or you don’t want to borrow more than a certain amount. If you are thinking about a business trip, a new job away from home, or a major purchase, it will be easier for you to decide. You will immediately understand if such a decision violates one of your principles.

2. Discuss the situation

Some find it easier to structure their thoughts by speaking them out loud. It is not even necessary to speak with someone who understands the controversial issue. You just need a person who will listen to you without interrupting. Most likely, by the end of the conversation, you will have decided on a decision, even if the other person has very little to say.

3. Ask the other person's point of view

But sometimes, on the contrary, you need advice. For example, when you are thinking of doing something that you have never done before. Then it makes sense to talk to an experienced person. Just don't blindly trust other people's advice. Choosing the right one for the person you're talking to isn't necessarily the right one for you. If you feel uncomfortable with the advice you receive, do not follow it.

4. First check in practice

If for the sake of a new job you need to move to another city, go to it in advance and check how you feel there. Or try talking to potential coworkers ahead of time. Listen to yourself. You will either feel at ease or you will not.

5. Listen to your hopes

It is often difficult to make a decision because the mind offers us a practical way out, but the heart wants something different. If you asked for advice, what would you like to hear in response? If you flipped a coin, what result would you hope to get? Listen to these hopes and make decisions based on them.