How do you make a decision?

Re: How do you make a decision?

feeds@yuku.com (bel canto) — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:10:21 GMT

was reminded of something else the other day. With my closest friend, if there is a decision that involves both of us and we have differing viewpoints, we'll sometimes reach a decision playing a quick game of paper, rock, scissors. This usually happens when there's a decision that we're both equally ambivalent or adamant about... can be something big or insignificant in scope. It is understood that the results are definitive so there is no pouting afterwards. I guess it doubles as...

Re: How do you make a decision?

feeds@yuku.com (Naia Zifu) — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:29:10 GMT

Usually, I make a decision by carefully weighing the pros and cons of each option. If I still can't decide, I ask friends. If I still can't decide after all that, I put the decision off until later and usually it either comes to me or one or more options closes off and I'm forced to take a certain one. *shrugs*

Re: How do you make a decision?

feeds@yuku.com (Xenasgrrl) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:19:53 GMT

It reminds me of the difference between how Xena and Gabrielle make decisions. (In a Day in the Life) Gabrielle makes a long list of pros and cons, and Xena just flips a coin!

I am more like Xena, I am rather impulsive and follow my heart, even when it may not make logical sense. I love doing new, exciting things, going new places, meeting new people.

I still try to make good choices, and I always think of my...

Re: How do you make a decision?

feeds@yuku.com (MoyCullen) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:19:50 GMT

I tend to go about the way DoT described. Although in the short term, something may make me happy like going on a cruise or buying a new car I really can't afford, down the road the ramifications of that decision could really bite me in the tush and result in much more unhappiness and unpleasant consequences. So I think one need to look at the balance of the pros and cons and not just think of the short-term positives of one's decision especially for life altering ones.

For...

Re: How do you make a decision?

feeds@yuku.com (mickey) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:03:00 GMT

I'm not great at making decisions but I do what will make me happiest... It might only be a short-term thing but if something will not make me happy or will upset me if I do it then I won't.

Re: How do you make a decision?

feeds@yuku.com (Daughter of Tiaran) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:59:04 GMT

About life decisions, what I would suggest is sitting down, looking at the various pros and cons of each possibility and assessing how they match with your personal talents, wishes, goals and desires, and picking the one that seems to fit best. But I do think that, when doing this, it's important to be *realistic* and *honest* about both the options presented and your own personality, skills, weaknesses, desires, etc. IMO it's not uncommon for people to pick a path that seems cool,...

Re: How do you make a decision?

feeds@yuku.com (nicola35lm) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:06:22 GMT

I would just say follow your heart thats what I do

Re: How do you make a decision?

feeds@yuku.com (bel canto) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:28:01 GMT

With most decisions, I go the happiness route... time-frames may be short or long. Some decisions require more analysis, even the basic... what to wear (what's the weather like? whom will I be interacting with?) or where to go to vacation (what's the exchange rate? what can I afford?), etc. I usually keep my own council but if something is gnawing at me, I'll solicit the advise of close friends.... especially if there is any moral ambiguity involved.

I guess it depends...

Re: How do you make a decision?

feeds@yuku.com (LyricSplat) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:54:51 GMT

I'm not a practical decision-maker. I don't debate. I don't mull. I don't fret over butterfly effects. I just look at stuff and say, "What'll make me happiest?"

Cheesy, yes, but frakking brilliant.

Re: How do you make a decision?

feeds@yuku.com (Aresbitch) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:45:11 GMT

For life decisions I usually look at what will be the better choice for me (and my family) in the long run, even if it means hardship getting there.

Re: How do you make a decision?

feeds@yuku.com (buffypii) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:33:17 GMT

A quote from one of my fave songs, Black is Black!

Mama said, always try
but every choice you may get in your life
you'll know when you know it's right
just follow, follow your heart!

Re: How do you make a decision?

feeds@yuku.com (TaladarkieJJ) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:21:32 GMT

I hate making decisions.. I always take the longest time to make up my mind. I mostly try to follow my heart and/or just go with the thing that feels 'right'.

Re: How do you make a decision?

feeds@yuku.com (XenaRulzSam) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:03:14 GMT

I would say follow your instinct or weigh the poros and cons...

Re: How do you make a decision?

feeds@yuku.com (CharmedDarling) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:45:27 GMT

My only advise is to follow your heart and just do it, cause there are many things that I have had a chance to do that I let pass by me cause I spent to much time debating about what to do.

Love and Peace
Phoebe

How do you make a decision?

feeds@yuku.com (TheJollyApe) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:05:55 GMT

Seriously, how do you decide between two or more different paths/actions/whatevers?

With the coming of the new year I've been thinking about decisions and different paths to take, but I can't make up my mind. How do you do it? A list? Let the dice do it for you? Let a friend/family do it for you?

Tell me please. How do you make a decision?

What's the goal with a decision? What does a decision actually consist of?

A little help in pondering...