How do you know if you are making the right decisions? - By: Dr. Jennifer B. Lagrotte, DMFT

Life can be enjoyable, but it can be a real annoyance as well. A person's life is lived and experienced by the choices that the individual makes each day. Many of these choices or decisions will be mistakes, but many of them will be the right ones too. Some choices in life seem sensible and easy to make, but others can seem impossible, especially when it has much to do with how a person has to change or alter their lives. Going to school, getting married, having children, moving across the country, or taking a risk on a business that can make a good living or leave one bankrupt are all choices that can be more difficult to make.

Everyone has asked the question; "Am I really sure about this?" Most would love to have the answer given to them or to at least be one hundred percent sure that the one choice is definitely the best idea for them. For most, however, the gut feeling can be torn between whether to go ahead with something or not. On the one hand, the one choice means less risk, but the other can mean the opportunity or possibility for the life one has always pictured. In many cases, it could come down to how much one is willing to risk. For those who tend to avoid risks, they may find that when they look back on their life they see many missed opportunities that could have meant a better and more enjoyed life. For those who tend to take every risk, however, they may look back on much of their life as a whole list of mistakes. When making choices, most want to be smart about it and only take a risk when they feel it is something that can lead to achieving their ultimate goal. It is extremely important, however, that one never try to completely avoid a decision that they will eventually have to make. Sometimes it is best to, as they say, "Rip off the band-aide" and make the choice that seems to have the most 'good' potential in it.

Making decisions, especially for those more cautious than most, can become a frustrating chore. Choices that deal with big change to one's life is far more difficult than if it were to determine whether one wants dark chocolate or white chocolate fondue for their mid-summer party. When at the point where choices seem impossible, it could help to speak with an online counselor or online therapist. By participating in some online therapy, one is giving their self the opportunity to explain their situation to someone in confidence who can then give impartial suggestions or advice. Online counseling is not just for those who are depressed or are suffering from phobias, it is an excellent resource for those who are trying to make life-changing decisions as well. In the end, however, not even the online therapist or online counselor can tell a person what they should do. That individual will ultimately have to make the final decision, but speaking with someone else about it could help one to realize which choice they are favoring.

About the Author

Dr. Jennifer Lagrotte, DMFT is the owner of CompleteCounselingSolutions.com which offers a variety of online counseling services. If you would like to know more about Jennifer or any of our online therapists, visit our website.

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