As you grow up there are many decisions that you make daily which determine where you are now. 

The person that you are today is off the back of the results of previous decisions that you have made and paths that you have chosen to take. This includes not only the things that you have done but also what you have said or thought.  

Looking at your life now, the career you have, the relationship you are in, the investments you made in your 30s, and whether you are happy or not, was all determined by previous decisions. Ultimately it is the little decisions that you make regularly that lead to actions that you take that lead you to the life you have now and will have in the future.

In order to make decisions that will benefit you in the long term, you need to start making more deliberate decisions.

How To Make Better Decisions Now That Will Shape Your Future

Be Aware

A lot of the decisions that you will be making will be done unconsciously. So much of your life can be lead on autopilot. When in this mode you aren’t thinking about your long-term goal and factoring that into decisions. So next time, stop for a moment, look around and understand and consider what is going on. When you start being mindful of your actions you are creating a new habit and will continue to be more mindful about the decisions that you are making. 
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Consider The Pros & Cons

No matter what decision you are making you need to consider the pros and cons of what you are about to do. The extent of how detailed this needs to be will be determined by the decision its self. For example, deciding on a modular home vs stick built will require more consideration than deciding which shirt to wear for a work meeting.  

Consider Your Future Self

You know the goal that you are wanting and working towards. So when it comes to making decisions, no matter how insignificant they may be, consider whether or not the future version of yourself will be happy. Of course, no one knows the future, but for example, if you are considering skipping going to the gym today you may have created time in today but will tomorrows you appreciate it when you are feeling sluggish and less energized. 
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Think About The Bigger Picture

When it comes to making decisions now it is important that you are being realistic about the future implications that are attached to the decisions you are making today. Going back to the gym example, you might convince yourself this will be the only time that you skip a workout, but if you are honest that is unlikely. Once you convince yourself a certain decision is acceptable you are more likely to continue making it. So, consider the long-term implications that could be attached to this being done on a regular basis. 

Instead, think about your big goals and use that driving goal as the reason to be mindful and make good decisions now. 

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