Yeah right, Nike... your slogan is getting old.

There, I said it.  The slogan is getting old.  Maybe not to Nike, but the concept of the slogan.  Yesterday I spoke about determination, finding the passion in things... of course, I concluded that it is hard often times to bring out the best of any position or situation, yet always know that there will be an outcome that can be in your favor.  But what about those times you're faced with a difficult decision? Most of the time, we turn to past decisions, if the decision at stake involves other people, how are we taking into account a win-win situation for all? What if sacrifice is involved?

I find that when I am faced with a decision, I am always weighing all the options like anyone else would do, but I get stuck at that nagging question "how will this work out in the future?"  I find we're always concerned with our future and the "what next" these days that we don't stop to even consider that the actual days we're wondering and worrying about what to do next are the days that are in fact shaping our future and allowing us to live in the present.  I personally find, if you want a bit of my advice, when I am faced with a decision, leaving it be and forgetting about it - even if you're pressed for time - allows the answer to come to you.  The more you worry, the more the anxiety builds up and anxiety is known to shrink the brain in times of distress... thus, allowing you to probably make a poor decision.

I know from experience, I tend to make decisions to make everyone happy - everyone happy except myself.  In the end, it backfires because once it's caught up to me that the decision I've made was the wrong one - one that doesn't end up making me happy in the long run - it's already been too late.  I do this a lot.  And while it's good to make others happy, or get caught up in a situation where all you seem to worry about is ensuring everyone's okay, you also need to count "number one" in that mix: you.  Often times we're interested in pleasing the boss, agreeing with everyone when we have work meetings just because we're afraid of sharing our thoughts or getting our opinions out there, or even when making decisions when it comes to love.  We don't want to miss out on important decisions by making the wrong one because at the time it "seemed like the right thing." Go with your gut instincts.  Cosmopolitan (yeah, of ALL magazines I read as the magazine-whore I am!) has a great article on learning to discover your gut instincts: http://www.cosmopolitan.com/advice/tips/trust-your-gut?click=main_sr

I think all-and-all we should stop and think about the self too.  Today's blog is about the self - in an un-selfish way of course.  When making a decision, no, don't just "do it," think about it critically, but take some time apart from the stress of worrying what will be next.  Live for the moment and know when the time comes, the decisions you make we're meant to be and there will always be many chances to shine.

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