From the category archives:

Decision Making

8 Tips For Overcoming a Bad Decision or Mistake, or “Why I’m Not a Kettle Corn Millionaire”

We’ve been talking about decision making, specifically how to make good decisions, here at Life Compass. Last time, I shared 7 strategies to help you increase your chances for success in the decision making process.
But, what if it’s too late, because you’re already in a tough situation?  Or what if, despite your best efforts [...]

February 4, 2010 Decision Making Read the full article →

The Decision Making Process: 7 Strategies for Success

The ability to make good decisions is a key to success in life, and in maintaining work-life balance, wouldn’t you agree?
Yet many of us, myself included, struggle at times in the decision making process, for fear that we’ll choose the wrong option.
This is especially true when it comes to important decisions regarding our family, career, [...]

February 2, 2010 Decision Making Read the full article →

How to Make Good Decisions

Recently, I noticed that one of my kids was having a hard time making decisions. Over the holidays, we were on a Caribbean cruise and this child had difficulty deciding what to eat at nearly every meal.
If you’ve been on a cruise before (this was our first time), you know there are plenty of options [...]

February 1, 2010 Decision Making Read the full article →

Know Your Life’s Purpose…Make Great Decisions?

The following is an excerpt from The Rhythm of Life: Living Every Day with Passion and Purpose.
In almost every moment of the day, we find ourselves being confronted with questions and opportunities.  Our lives are a constant flow of decisions. What will I eat?  What will I wear?  Where will I go?  Whom will I [...]

January 29, 2010 Decision Making Read the full article →

Decision Making Process: How to Turn Problems into Opportunities

A few years ago, in a conversation with one of my mentors, I explained that I was dealing with a particular problem that was weighing heavily on my mind.
As I described the situation, he listened intently, seeking to understand what I was saying.  Then he said something that absolutely took me by surprise.  I was [...]

October 20, 2009 Decision Making Read the full article →

Decision Making Process: WWJD?

If you’re new to Life Compass, on Sundays I write on Spirituality, Faith and Ethics.  I do it because I believe we’re all spiritual beings and have some sort of a moral compass in our lives, and because the topic personally interests me.  You can learn more by clicking here.
Question:  How do you make decisions?
I [...]

October 18, 2009 Decision Making Read the full article →