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You make choices every day of your life. Some decisions are good, some are bad.

Circumstances dictate your resulting action in any situation.

Sometimes you make bad decisions, for example:

A delicious cheeseburger with the works sounds very appetizing, but should you have one if your have a weight problem?

And what about having a cup of your favorite coffee before going to bed. It is tempting but you could be kept awake when you really want to go to sleep.

Yes, choices make up a big part of your life.

Life is like a road. You do not really know where a road will lead you until you take it. Choosing to do the right thing all the time will not always lead you to happiness. Loving someone with all your heart does not mean that person will return your love. Accepting a good word from a superior does not always mean it will be easier for you to get promoted in your career. There are too many possible outcomes for every action.

Life offers no guarantee. You would never know that you made a wrong decision until after the decision is made.

You may as well take the risk and decide what you want to do. It is much better than sitting on the fence and doing nothing.

This is not always the best idea.

Here are some pointers that could help you choose the best option in the face of life's crossroads:

1 - Get as much information as you can about your situation.

Learn the who, what, when, where and why of your situation. What is the situation? Who are the people involved? When did this happen? Where is this going? Why are you in this situation. All the latter points are important. Often, the reason for indecision is the lake of information about the situation.

2 - Weigh the pro and cons of every option.

Examine the advantages and disadvantages of each decision you could make. In this way, you will get insights about the consequences of such an action on your part.

3 - Trust yourself and make the decision.

You have taken a good look at your options. It is now time to trust yourself. Remember there are no guarantees. Wrong decisions can be made. Still, make a choice, decide what you are going to do, and choose the best option for this point in time.

You have now made your decision. Face its consequences: good or bad. The important thing is that you have chosen to live your life instead of remaining a bystander. Time will tell if you made the right decision. Do not regret your decision. Learn from it and remember you will have the chance to make better decisions in the future.

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