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10 Important Questions To Ask Yourself Before Making A Huge Decision

When offered a new opportunity, or when we simply want to move away from a current situation, we all desire to make the best decision for ourselves and for those who are dependent on us.

By Paula Gallagher4 min read
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But often that desire to make the best decision only adds pressure to an already stressful, scary, or frustrating situation – sometimes to the point of paralyzing us. Unfortunately, conventional wisdom can seem to offer no real help with useless phrases like “Just do what feels right” or “The right decision will give you peace.” Even making a pros and cons list isn’t always the best method because it doesn’t guide us on how to weigh the items against each other. So how do we mitigate the risk of making the wrong decision? Read on for some practical questions you can ask yourself to make a better decision.