Three Tips for Making Choices When You're Uncertain
*This blog is originally written in Japanese and translated using ChatGPT. For my friend who knows Japanese, please read the original:
Good day.
I'm someone who hasn't been pushing myself too hard, but I've managed to get sick.
Well, I guess I'm just weak.
Lately, there have been a lot of changes and I do feel anxious, but I shouldn't be feeling so stressed out yet my body is reacting negatively.
It seems like it's saying, "If you push yourself any further, it's not going to end well."
But the truth is, I haven't been pushing myself.
I'm living a life that's the same as everyone else's, or maybe even easier.
Humans are interesting, aren't they?
I don't want to admit that my capacity is so small, and it's frustrating.
So, with all that said, I want to keep this blog post a bit shorter this time.
I will still deliver valuable content~
Beginning
Even before falling ill, I had already been feeling tired and fatigued. When I thought about the cause, I realized that this week, I had many decisions to make. I've been constantly thinking about something in my mind, and that's why I couldn't shake off the tiredness.
It's understandable that using energy is inevitable when doing something that requires physical effort, like exercising, but when it comes to making decisions in daily life and thinking about a lot of things, we often don't realize that our brains are working hard.
The brain is the organ that consumes the most energy in humans.
That's why I might have failed to allocate the energy properly, which led to falling ill.
But I'm the kind of person who prefers to think logically rather than make decisions based on emotions, so I want to consider various factors as much as possible when making choices. This means even small things require a lot of thinking.
At this point, I did some research on decision-making when feeling uncertain and summarized three tips that could be useful. I hope you all find them helpful when you're struggling with something.
Three Tips for Making Choices When You're Uncertain
1. Choose the option that comes to mind first.
This is recommended for making small decisions or decisions that don't have much impact. For example, when choosing clothes or food and either option wouldn't make a big difference, choosing what you initially think is good will likely result in fewer regrets. Of course, it's enjoyable to take your time and ponder when shopping, but when you're short on time and want to save brain energy, go with the option you first wanted.
2. Choose the option that expands your choices.
This is the most common advice given in life consultations when people are asked which path they should take in terms of their future. It seems applicable in various situations, so I included it here. For example, if you're unsure what job you want, choose the option that offers more financial stability. Why? Because having money gives you more choices. With more options, even if you realize your initial choice was wrong, you can change direction at any time, minimizing losses.
3. Set a deadline for decision-making.
Humans tend to come up with answers when they're forced to make a decision. If you don't set a deadline, you'll keep pondering indefinitely, consuming your brain's energy. Decide how long you'll allow yourself to be undecided, and until that deadline, feel free to contemplate. However, after the deadline, don't think about it anymore. This way, you can make more efficient use of your time and reduce fatigue.
Conclusion
Fortunately, I'm not someone who regrets decisions I made in the past too much. Even if I fail, I see it as an opportunity to learn. However, I need to improve the amount of time I spend agonizing before making a decision because it can be exhausting. This time, I briefly summarized some decision-making methods, but life presents various situations, and it's not possible to make all choices based solely on these three rules. I'm looking forward to the decision-making classes I'll have at school. If I make any new discoveries after the classes, I'll share them here. I would be happy if I can assist in everyone's decision-making, even if it's just a little bit.
It's sad that summer is ending soon. It's my favorite season.
When I go outside, I already feel a slight chill, and it's somewhat melancholic. But autumn has a lot of delicious things to offer, so I'll look forward to that and stay positive.
I want to eat crabs!
After taking the medicine and resting for a day, I've recovered quite a bit! Please take care of your health, everyone.
See you next week~
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