Decision-making can be stressful. You want to make the best choice but are unsure of the consequences. Here are ways to build confidence when weighing important options in your business or personal life.
Consider the Angles
Take a step back to see how your choices could impact areas you hadn’t previously considered. Unsure if you have the bandwidth to bring on a new client? Ask yourself how it will affect your relationships with your other clients, your work-life balance, and whether you can provide the new client a successful experience. Then think about alternative solutions and how they would address the issue, such as referring the potential client to another REALTOR®.
Give Yourself Time
Impulsive decision-making can leave you frustrated, regretful, and unhappy. When you have time, reflect on what course of action best suits you. Agreeing to host a last-minute open house may be your first instinct, but upon reflection may not work in your favor.
Ask for Input
Reach out to your support network to talk through the pros and cons. You’ll get their perspectives and may find the discussions provide an outlet for your stress. But don’t let others make the decision. If you are considering a different real estate specialty, for example, discuss with others and then decide what’s best for you.
Use Past Lessons
The anxiety of decision-making can stem from regrets over past choices. Instead of focusing on the negative, though, use the information to your benefit. Say you brought aboard too many agents to your brokerage to effectively mentor them all. Instead of feeling like you failed, use that experience to know what it takes to effectively train future agents.
Flip a Coin. Seriously
If you’re truly stuck, flip a coin. You don’t have to commit to the result, but research shows that your reaction to the random decision can help you uncover how you truly feel about the situation. If you are deciding on changing brokerages, for example, see what you think after tails says you should stay.