Do you struggle with making Decisions? You’re Indecisive. Here’s the one simple way to beat Indecisiveness.
So you have trouble making decisions. It's not because of a lack of vision. It’s because of a lack of clarity. You're a person who sees multiple sides to every situation and their possible outcomes. You're someone who focuses on context and angles instead of black or white thinking.
Being someone (who also happens to be a Libra rising, and Libra's are notoriously known for being indecisive) who is like you, I often struggle with the same indecisive nature you feel every day.
My drive is to know all of the aspects of the situation at hand before taking action. Chances are this way of thinking has stumped you more times than you know. It definitely has stumped me. And that’s because change comes from action, not waiting in the observance period. I’ve got a way that will streamline your actions while weighing the possibilities.
Let's say you're texting with a group of friends. You all contribute suggestions on where to go for dinner. You don't suggest one thing, as you would like to see where everyone else is at with their dining desires.
When your friends ask you your thoughts, you say “anywhere is good with me.” But there’s a little snag in the way. You or someone in your friend group has dietary restrictions.
If I was the subject in this scenario, I'm a vegetarian. It’s true — I’m the kind of vegetarian that will find something to eat anywhere and I'm not a stickler when it comes to seeing meat on the table. But that still matters to my friends. They want my input because they care about me and my needs (thanks guys!).
After some input from your other friends, you continue to say “anywhere is good with me” and then the group text gradually becomes one of tension. You can feel frustration festering from your friends because this figuring-out-where-to-go-for-dinner process is taking way longer than it should.
And you feel this is your fault, because you can’t make a decision. There's back and forth and they're still asking for your input but you are still on that “anywhere is good” bandwagon. Maybe you really are good with anywhere. Maybe you don't care where you're going to dinner because you will be in the loving company of friends.
But deep down, maybe you do care. Maybe you have a craving for Italian or sushi. You've narrowed it down to these two options but you cannot pick one to save your life. So eventually your friends make the decision for you as a group or that one friend who's done with the indecisive tension cuts it off with the balls to say “let's go here.”
When you get to the restaurant, it takes you twice as long to decide what you're eating compared to your friends. The only reason you end up making a decision is because the waitstaff said “time's up.”
The first thing that comes out of your mouth is what you end up eating for dinner. Sometimes, it's not what you ultimately wanted. Biggest bummer ever.
Here was your process: You weighed the different options. You asked yourself questions.
Do I want the goat cheese salad? I really should have a salad. My body needs roughage. Or should I have the eggplant parm? I really love eggplant and can substitute the pasta with a side salad. Best of both worlds!
But I can’t substitute the pasta with a goat cheese salad and I really want goat cheese. And what if I don't like the way they cook the eggplant? Eggplant is risky and I’ve been spoiled with Dad’s all my life.
When the waiter says it's your turn, you blurt out the eggplant. You took the risk. Was it worth it? Yes. It was the best damn eggplant you've ever had — other than your father's of course.
Now when it comes to indecisiveness on a bigger scale — like life decisions — this is where seeing things from different angles comes in handy. You want to make the best decision for yourself but your life is at stake here. Your literal future. Your literal life.
I've got a way to beat indecisiveness out of you for the big and small stuff. It's something you already know how to do, and have heard a million times before. Make a Pros and Cons list.
That's exactly what you did with the eggplant and salad. That's what you do every day. But when it comes to big life decisions, you get stuck in what I like to call, The Weigh Period. And you don't get out until a decision is made for you and it makes you feel defeated. Out of control of your own life.
When thinking about your own life decisions you have to keep this question in mind: How will this serve me? How will this new situation or opportunity serve me? Then get ready to swim. Dive into the pros and cons of this potential circumstance. If you find it ultimately doesn't serve you in a healthy and beneficial way, the answer is No.
You need something that will ultimately help you grow. Something that will push you to be your best self. Something that provides you with lessons to benefit your mental and emotional health and your spirit. Something that will challenge you without draining you dry.
How will this serve me? is a question that will get you in touch with your innermost self and guide you to make the decision that will change you and your life for the better.
I've created the Beat Indecisiveness Worksheet just for you. Click here to get it, save it, and use it all over again to make a clearer, healthier, and loving path for yourself.
In summary, here’s what you got to do to beat indecisiveness:
Look at a situation from different angles.
Ask yourself: How will this serve me?
Weigh the pros and cons.
Use the Beat Indecisiveness Worksheet as a tool to help you make your decision. Click here to download it.
Remember, you know what's best for you. You are in control of your own future.