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Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
3036: 9 Helpful Hints For Making Good Decisions by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise on How to Be More Decisive
Jan 9, 2024
Rachel Shanken, a podcaster and expert in mindfulness and wellness, shares nine helpful hints for making good decisions, including recognizing life lessons, gathering complete information, appreciating the privilege of choice, expressing gratitude, saying 'no,' the power of pausing, reducing self-induced pressure, relying on internal judgment, and accepting that good decisions might not always feel comfortable.
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- There are no wrong decisions, only life lessons, which takes the pressure off decision-making and allows for exploring exciting options.
- Gathering all necessary information before making a choice reduces stress and confusion, leading to more informed and confident decisions.
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No Wrong Decisions, Only Life Lessons
In this podcast episode, Rachel Shankin discusses the process of decision-making and shares nine helpful hints for making good decisions. One key insight she offers is that there are no wrong decisions, only life lessons. She reflects on a personal experience where she had to choose between three fantastic opportunities that happened to fall on the same weekend. Despite feeling overwhelmed and conflicted, she realized that whichever option she chose, she would learn from the decision-making process. This perspective takes the pressure off decision-making and allows for exploring the exciting aspects of all available options.
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