Do you struggle to make decisions? Do you get confused from time to time? Who doesn't.

Life is a series of complex challenges and change is inevitable.

There are many times during our lives when we may find ourselves stuck at a crossroad with no idea of which path to choose.

But guess what? - I have a tip to assist us all with the decision making process. And it's all about values. If we take the time to discover what matters to us and write a list of the things we truly value, decision making becomes easier.

When faced with a decision, having a list of values allows us to recognise if the choices we have either align or detract from our priorities. The best decision is obviously one that aligns with what matters most to us at any given time.

For example if you were seeking employment and you'd taken the time to discover that "work life balance" was high on your list of values, you wouldn't choose a 60 hour a week job. Making such a choice would obviously "detract" from what truly mattered to you at that particular time in your life.

So take the time to think about what really matters to YOU. And remember we're all different - we all have different needs and desires. We shouldn't compare ourselves to others, for no two people are alike. What matters to some, may not register highly on our own list of values. 

Write your very own list of values and keep it safe. Revisit it often to see if your priorities have changed and then when you are faced with your next set of challenges, pull it out and use it as a tool to discover which decision best suits YOU.

When facing a decision you may also like to write a list of choices. Think about each chioice and ask yourself, "does this option detract and align with my values?"  

Having a list of values really is a powerful way to ease the stress of decision making. And creating the list is a fun way to learn more about ourselves. 

With a clear list of values we are armed with decision making power.