How to make a decision wisely?

@myfb2009 (8296)
Malaysia
July 26, 2011 2:21am CST
Decision making is very important to us because if we take wrong decision then our life will be ruined. In our daily life, we need to make many decisions, so we are unable to escape from making decision. Some decision can makes us lead a happy life but wrong decision can makes us sad. In fact, not every decision able to solve by one self alone. Sometimes, we need to share with others, in making the major decision. My question is, we need to base our decision making on what base so we won't regret with our decision?
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@nurseclare (2209)
• Philippines
26 Jul 11
Before doing anything you have to ask GOD first, pray for what your heart desires! And go for what will make you happy as long as you're not hurting anybody. :)
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
26 Jul 11
Yes, praying to God for making a wise decision is quite a good option. The only problem is, sometimes our mind was cloud with many kinds of thinking, so we might left with an unrest mind, so hard to make the correct decision.
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@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
27 Jul 11
Yes, you have a good point here, Acavin. Only make decision when we are in a good mood to avoid making mistake.And of course that decision must not hurt anyone as possible.
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@aCavin (25)
• Philippines
26 Jul 11
Thumbs Up! pray to God in when making decisions. It will help you a lot... Make decisions when you're in a good mood... atleast in that state your judgement would be clear(^^,).. look at the possible outcomes of these decisions if it be good for you, your family and everyone around and most of all if you are not hurting someone/ stepping someones life. God Bless!
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26 Jul 11
Listen to both your head and your heart, then give it a decent amount of time (depending on the situation) and think about something else. Sometimes there is no right decision, but as long as you listen to yourself you will never regret one made with the information you had at the time. Only you can know your true feelings about a situation so take friends opinions as food for thought and not options :)
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
26 Jul 11
Yes, although we have given some time to make the wise decision but sometimes it is hard to make the final decision. Because sometimes it involves the good and bad point of the outcome of the decision. That's why, we need to make wisely our decision.
26 Jul 11
The right decision is normally the hardest due to the fact there is always a easy way out. The good and bad points need to be evaluated and you need to do what you feel as right, at the point the hard bits not making the decision you have already made it, its following it through, Doctors and nurses have to make these kinds of decisions every day, soldiers too, it might be good to hear about what they have to say as sometimes they only have seconds to make there choice.
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
27 Jul 11
Can we always choose the positive outcomes of the matter, to make our decision? Because nobody wants to accept the negative side of the outcome, right?
@celticeagle (159227)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Jul 11
If we take into consideration all aspects that go into making a sound decision then it will be made with better backing. If we check into any data available and people that have expertise in the area then we are able to make a more sound decision. But if we make hasty and uncolulated decisions then that won't be the case.
@celticeagle (159227)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Aug 11
Smart way to proceed.
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
12 Aug 11
Yes, that's why i always remind myself or someone close to me, to think twice before making any decision. Because once the decision is made, it is no turning back option. Their future happiness is based purely on the decision which they are going to make today.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
26 Jul 11
This article has some good advise: http://socyberty.com/future/seven-important-tips-that-will-help-you-make-good-and-wise-decisions/ I think the most reliable source of good advise when it comes to making decisions is God. So it is best to listen to Him. What do you think?
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
27 Jul 11
So true! I wish you success!
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
27 Jul 11
Thanks for sharing very good advices, my friend. Yes, i must agreed that we should pray more and listen to the decision that was made by God. Because He is the most wise person in the universe.
@katie0 (5203)
• Japan
26 Jul 11
I think to give it time because only then the emotions set down a little, the fear gets weaker and we can put all the important things in balance.
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
12 Aug 11
Yes, we should always in a calm position before we are to make the big decision. Because re is no turning point, once the final decision is made.
26 Jul 11
myfb2009 hello...yes your right that making decision is always part of our daily life that we should think about for several times before we decide.But you ask of what things to be considered,first what consequences you might encounter?,is there anybody will be affected bout it?,would this make you feel better? do you need help from the elders? some of these might be the thing that you need to consider before making any decisions, but just be ready to what ever the result will come out after you decide.
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
12 Aug 11
Yes, we should always take into consideration what will happen with the decision that we are going to make. Because the outcome of our future is based on the decision which we make today. Vus, you have the right point. That's why making decision is very important to everyone of us.
• India
27 Jul 11
Decision making is the best tool ever for behind of the "Success" becz of the correct decision making and planning put into the right direction of core foundation before to edge of the beginning tasks of everymankind. so take decision good decision and better decision to all an individual, society and build to the nation.
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
29 Jul 11
I think decision making is based on the standards and values we were taught as we grew up. Is it the ethical or moral thing to do? Is there a right or wrong way to turn? The main thing I think is what will be the consequences or results of my decision? Each circumstance where you have to make a decision will be different. Being a good decision maker is an accquired skill that takes lots of practice. Try and take your time rather than rushing in and making mistakes.
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
26 Jul 11
I am always indecisive and admit I am a fickle minded person. My weaknesses have resulted in my falling down so many times in life but somehow I am able to stagger my way up again through to be who I am today. I am always thankful to my lucky star for helping to fish me out from trouble waters. Yes, decision making is important, it will make or break a person's future. When I looked back on all the failures in my life I blame no one but my own faults for taking the wrong decisions. It takes a lot of maturity to make a right decision that will bring good result in future. The point is we have to listen to others views, many thorough study before making our final decision.
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
27 Jul 11
Happy to hear that you are a very strong-willed person, my friend. Indeed, we should always stay positive in life, so able to overcome our difficulties. That's why, making decision needs time and a thorough study, to make sure that we don't make the wrong decision for our life. Because right decision will bring positive result to our future but wrong decision will makes our life miserable.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
28 Jul 11
I think there are really no wrong or right decisions...there are just paths. One path might be harder than another and it might make you sad..but it is temporary as long as there is another path to take. The choices I hate are the two where neither is good....then I try to choose the one that is best. At least for me at the time. I try to weigh out the choices and imagine where they will take me tomorrow. I have confided in others..but I always let the choice be my own. As far as regretting...never look back...there are always things back there that we should have done but the truth is that all that matters now is what we are doing. Just my opinion though. Take care.
@bird123 (10632)
• United States
27 Jul 11
Do our wrong decisions really ruin our lives???? Only if we allow them to. OK,Decisions. First one must define the problem or choice. Next, acquire information from every source possible, from family, friends, strangers,internet, library and anywhere else you can find. If you talk to enough people, you will find someone who has had your problem or choice. They might have your answer. Next, Make the choice without fear or regret. If it turns out to be the wrong choice, great! You just learned what not to do. Change, choose again and adapt. There is no way to loose unless you stop choosing. You will discover every successful person has losing under their belt. One can't really get good without it.
• Mexico
31 Jul 11
Hi mybf:We are bnot perfect and sometimes, even if you feel that you are taking teh right decision, you can't be in total control of the final result. In my own experience, I think that one might take decisions thinking about how you feel but also thinking about what's the best for you, that means to think clever about your possibilities and in some cases you need help from others but you are the only one who knows what you want. Making mistakes is a part of every human's life. You can't control this but you can be in control of your decisions. If you make mistakes, at least you make a choice. And sometimes they are not even mistakes, they are part of your learnig process. ALVARO
@atleya (946)
• Indonesia
26 Jul 11
My personal experience, the best decision should be made by us ourselves. It can not involve the other. Maybe you will need some advices from family, friend or whoever. But final decision remain need to be made by you yourselves. Hope this share with you, and best wishes,
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
27 Jul 11
Yes, i should agreed that the final decision should always be made by our self. No one able to make the final decision for us. We only able to listen to the opinion of others but still we are the only person to make the final decision.
• Philippines
26 Jul 11
Sometimes the best decision we can do is the hardest thing to do.
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
27 Jul 11
Yes, that's why very hard to make a decision. Need to take time and think wisely.