"Think, Feel, Pray: How I Decide What's Right for Me."

Good day, people of Hive! Welcome to my blog. Today's topic is "Make a Decision," so let's dive in.

Making a decision in life isn't always easy. Sometimes we're caught between two or more choices, and each one feels like it could change our life in a big way that we don't expect. The decision could be about a new job, relocating to a new place, or even trying to drop a habit. But no matter what it is, every decision brings either good or bad results. So let me explain my decision-making process.

First, I always pause and think. I don’t like to rush into making big decisions because I believe that when we rush, we might make huge mistakes that we’ll later regret. So, anytime I want to make a decision, I calm myself down and allow my mind to settle. Sometimes it takes me a few minutes, hours, or even days before deciding, but I make sure I’m thinking straight before making the decision.

Secondly, before making any decision, I always seek people's opinions, especially those who have gone through something similar and also have experience about it. I remember when I wanted to buy a new pair of palm slippers, even though I already had two pairs, including some normal palm sandals. But because someone gifted me some money, I felt like spending it. So I decided to ask for my brother’s opinion first. When I told him, he asked me, "Don’t you already have two of them, plus, four palm sandals?" I said, "Yes." Then he said, "Why spend money on unnecessary things when you can save it for something more important?" That’s when I realised he was right. I kept the money and decided to save it in case of an emergency. Also, It's not that I can't make my own decisions about the plam slippers issue, but at that time, I needed someone's opinion, that's why I asked my brother. And I'm thankful I didn’t make that decision on my own.

Also, I pay attention to how I feel inside my heart about my decision. If I’m about to make a decision and I feel uneasy or confused, I listen to that feeling. But if I feel peace in my heart and the decision feels right, then I go ahead with it, because I believe that when we listen to our heart and not our brain, the decision we make will likely be a good one.

However, money is also a major influence. To be honest, we can’t make most decisions if we don’t have the money or support to back them up. So before making any decision, I ask myself whether I’m financially ready or not.

Furthermore, when making a decision, I ask myself where the decision will lead me in the next four months, six months, or even a year, or if it will affect my future in any way. That helps me stay calm and make a better decision that won’t bring long-term regret.

Lastly, I pray and hand over my decision to God, because I know He’s capable and knows what’s best, which gives me peace, because I believe that even if things don’t go as planned, everything happens for a reason, because I've learned that no matter how careful we are, not every decision will go smoothly.

This is my entry for the Hive Learners Featured Content Week 161 Episode 03

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