Decisions

Decisions, decisions, decisions. Why we don't make them and how to make more of them are outlined in this mini podcast.

Grasshopper Notes are the writings from America's Best Known Hypnotherapist John Morgan. His podcasts contain his most responded to essays and blog posts from the past two decades. 

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Transcript

Decisions

“I just can’t make a decision.” How often have you heard that, said that or thought that?

The difficulty is in the grammar. We have a noun called “decision” whose definition is “the result of deciding.”

“Decide” is the verb and it’s the answer to decision making.How come we don’t decide? Fear.

There are so many things we fear about deciding they're too numerous to list.The secret that’s been hidden from the constantly undecided person is this: If you don’t decide, the decision will be made for youYou completely take yourself out of the decision making process when you choose not to decide. You leave your future in the hands of chance when you choose this option.

It’s like going in to Baskin-Robbins and allowing the ice cream server to pick for you. “Here’s your Chunky Peanut Butter Bubblegum Oreo Watermelon Surprise.”

And as we approach yet another election cycle, we hear about the “Undecideds.” Guess what? A number of undecideds will wind up not voting. The decision will be made for them.

Admittedly, some decisions carry more consequences than others and can benefit by allowing time for reflection. Too much time in front of that mirror can make your future resemble “Alice in Wonderland’s.”

Here's a suggestion: Start small and work your way up. Decide on something small today and put your energy behind that decision. And then notice how confusion dissipates when you decide. As you get more adept at deciding, step up to the next level of risk and decide again. You're incrementally schooling yourself in decision making.

The only question you have to ask yourself is this: Do I want my life decided by somebody else?

All the best,

John