b"DECISION-MAKING MEANDERS CHAPTER 9DECISION-MAKING MEANDERSLife is full of choices. Some are easy, like, what should we eat for dinner, and others, which have more consequences, for example, choosing a career.No matter how important a decision is, good decision-making skills come in handy in life, especially if you're feeling undecided about something and feeling discouraged.People make decisions throughout their day, most of which are simple and don't require much thought. However,whensituationsaremorecomplicatedandhavelonger-term repercussions, it is easy to feel uncertain or hesitant.Facingadifficultdecision,itisnormaltofeeloverwhelmed,stressed,or anxious, nervous, pressured, confused, distracted, tired.Because indecision can have a negative impact on how you feel, it's important to learn strategies for making positive decisions in difficult situations.Although you can't guarantee the outcome of a decision until you make it, you can at least know that you've thought about it very carefully.Here are some tips to help you in your decision-making process:1.Don't let stress get the better of you: it's easy to feel stressed and anxious when faced with a tough choice. You may tend to rush decisions without thinkingaboutthemoravoidmakingadecisionbecausestresshas discouraged you.If you're feeling anxious about a decision, try to manage your stress so that it doesn't cloud your thinking. To do this, go for a walk or go out with friends.2.Giveyourselfsometime,ifpossible:it'shardtothinkclearlyunder pressure, and sometimes your first idea isn't always the best one. Give yourself the chance to sit on a problem for a while, so you can work through your options and feel confident about the course of action you choose. Germain Decelles271"