How to take responsibilty for your own decisions
Decisions are very personal and they are so important that it is often much easier to be indecisive. However, indecision does not support goals. Goal setting is essential to boost productivity. So how can you make a decision faster and how do you know it's the right one?
Here are the 3 Ps:
- Personal currency
- Priorities
- Productivity
With each P, we'll break down a big decision and a small decision. Suppose the big decision is career related and the small decision is a consumer purchase. Every decision we make helps or hinder our approach to supporting the 3 Ps
What is your personal motto?
Ideally, it helps if your motto reminds you of who you are and what you stand for. Some great personal currencies replace destructive thinking with healthy self-regulation. Some currencies are designed to change a habit. Either way, have one. He will lead your day and by leading your day he will drive your decisions. Let's say for example that you see yourself as a leader. Your personal motto is to help the people and the organization you lead. Because of this motto, you practice your altruism daily. When making a decision, you check your motivation and consider whether you are doing it for your personal gain or for the benefit of others. I imagine it is the latter.
"Seize the day"
An example of a career decision is whether or not you should start your own business. Say your personal motto is "Seize the day" and then starting a business may work for you. You drive your own destiny and you want to accomplish as much as possible in one day. Now try to apply this motto to a consumer purchase. You decide what to eat for lunch. If you haven't seized the day yet, you're probably looking for a quick option and something that won't keep you from feeling overly full.
"Your choices and decisions reflect how you have set and followed your priorities." - Elizabeth George
"Priorities"
Second, what are your priorities? You might be trying to make better business decisions, own your own business, or try to earn more income. Or maybe you are trying to put your health first. Whoever they are, it's important to know and understand them all, as well as how they rank. As difficult as it may sound, recognizing your priorities helps you make decisions that will ultimately make you happier.
Now let's apply your priorities to the same big and small decision we made earlier. You are still in the process of deciding whether or not to start your own business. You have listed your priorities as follows:
- Income
- Family
- Health
Of course, starting your own business can be more expensive at first, and you might not be earning income right away, but there may be great opportunities for additional income in the near future. You may have to sacrifice some quality time with your family, but you may be able to offer them more in the future. You will also have some flexibility with when you want to train during the day. As for your consumer purchase, you always think of lunch. Since your current income may or may not support a sumptuous lunch, you will likely decide to eat something quick and cheap because you enjoy saving your income to support yourself.
"Productivity"
Once you've determined your priorities, it's a matter of linking those priorities to productivity. Your ability to be productive is directly related to your ability to make decisions, which applies to all areas of your life, not just at work. Being organized and making decisions go hand in hand. To tackle a task like sorting mail, you need to be able to make serious decisions. What to answer, what to schedule, what to ignore, and what to delete may take longer than you think.
