So Many Possibilities

When offered several options, how do you determine the best solution? Do you choose based on the path of least resistance, or do you quietly avoid making any decision? And by the way, avoidance is still a decision. What if I told you to steer away from either solution the next time you faced a significant quandary? Would you become curious and want to hear why, or would you quickly assume this was a bad idea and move on?

Generally, we lean towards the most effortless route when a decision is required. And because we don’t want to land in a heap of uncertainty (a.k.a. disaster), the most straightforward idea is often chosen. However, this is not how we grow or learn.

Our choices in life can change our trajectory in a flash, and our emotions and state of being can get in the way of good decision-making.

Spending a few extra moments considering what could be possible requires mental effort, but time is our greatest challenge. So often, we don’t like to make the extra effort to slow down our thinking and evaluate or even speculate. Instead, we want to complete the task at hand and move on.

When I was in my thirties and forties, I couldn’t wait for what was next. I wanted everything to happen immediately. Whether that was becoming physically fit, meeting my financial goals, or moving up the corporate ladder. But now that I’m in my fifties, I realize slowing down and experimenting opens the door to meaningful and inspiring possibilities.

I have also found one question, in particular, to be most helpful in determining my next path when I ask myself: What do you really want?

Today’s Hashtag: Choose