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Decision making is just like it sounds- the process of making decisions. Sometimes we make logical decisions but other times these can be emotional and even irrational. What the requirement in today’s world is making a smart decision. A smart decision is the one which is analytical and well thought off rather than hurried and intuition based. A smart decision can change our life for the better, while a bad decision making can affect our life and leave us with poor consequences. Thus, this art of making a smart decision is a must have and beneficial. So how can we learn this art of taking a smart decision?

Take important decisions in the morning- Research shows that every choice we make throughout the day, from what to wear to what to eat, saps your mental energy a little more. After making too many decisions, your ability to make the right ones suffers. This is a phenomenon known as decision fatigue. So avoid taking the important decisions later in the day, rather save them for the next morning.

Try putting yourself in someone else’s feet and then take the decision. Imagine yourself to be at your parents or mentor’s place and then take the decision for yourself. This may help clear doubts and look at things from a different perspective. It may not be same as your decision, but it narrows down the choices and comparison can be done easily.

Seek advice from others- Try talking to someone you trust, a family member or someone in the same arena as you. Talk to them and explain them your reasons, your choices. Don’t let their thoughts drive you whole decision making process, but let it take you a direction and improvise on your own. Evaluate your options objectively- make a pros and cons list of each and every option you have. Weigh down consequences of each one. Take your time and make sure the decision you take proves to be advantageous in the long run as well.

Consider linked decisions- This one decision that you have to make may influence your life in a very different way. Prepare yourself to that change that will come along this one and also the related decisions you’ll have to take, once you take this one. A single decision might seem easy to take but a chained one may be the tougher side.

Confirm with your moral compass- Taking a smart decision doesn’t mean ignoring your emotions and gut, and only depending upon the advantages and pros of the decision. To take a smart decision you don’t have to sacrifice your moral values. If you do so, your choice will come to bite you one day.