Become a better decision maker with Human Design
When I was at my corporate job, I felt like I was constantly forced to be "on" - always available for questions and guidance.
I set that precedent early in my career and while I became known for it amongst my clients -- it would drive me crazy and leave me feeling drained and overwhelmed every night. Over time, I lacked passion for my work and felt bitter towards everyone around me.
I thought that was just something that happened at "regular jobs". They just left you stressed out, frustrated and overworked.
When I became an entrepreneur....all the stress and frustration were still there.
But the thing is, I know how to manage it by following the guidelines in my Human Design Career Map.
I learned that the biggest cause of my past issues was not knowing how to make my own decisions.
A couple of simple changes and I felt incredibly different. I felt energized by work instead of burdened by it.
For me personally, I learned that I'm an emotional decision maker. That means I should sleep on my decisions instead of making them quickly (which is the opposite of what I'd been doing for years).
Every time I wait to reply to an email or text or sleep on it for a big decision, I automatically feel better and get a better outcome! Above all, I am taking the correct steps to grow a business that really feels like me and I can thrive in.
Following your unique decision making strategy is my #1 piece of advice for becoming a successful, decisive business leader.
Here's some quick tips for each decision making strategy:
#1) Emotional Decision Makers (like me and 53% of the populations):
Don't: Jump in head first and say yes right away.
Do: Wait for nervousness to subside by taking your time and asking others for more time.
How to do this:
Respond to the person by asking, “Can I sleep on it and get back to you? When do you need an answer by?”
—>This removes feelings like buyer's remorse and lowers your general low-level anxiety that can easily build without you realizing.
#2). Follow your Gut Decision Makers (only Builder Types):
Don't: respond to vague, open-ended questions such as what project do you want to work on next?
DO: listen to those yes, no, mmmhmmm or uhn-un sounds.
How to do this:
Have other people ask you specific yes/no questions such as, “are you free to work on this accounting project? Do you have time to help me this spreadsheet?
—>This opens up your gut response to communicate effectively and removes confusion on exactly what step to take next.
#3). Trust your Instincts Decision Makers (only Advisors or Innovators):
Don't: sleep on it.
DO: follow your intuition and instincts in the moment even if it doesn't seem logical or have an explanation.
How to do this:
Follow your spontaneous but not permanent, intuitive instincts through touch, smell, sound or taste. This requires tuning into your physical sensations that don't last more than a couple seconds.
—> This spontaneity in decision making will increase trust in your self and improve your overall well-being.
#4). Trust your Willful Determination Decision Makers (only Advisors or Innovators):
Don't: say yes if your heart is not it or if you are taking into account the needs and wants of others.
DO: ask yourself, what's in it for me? be selfish.
How to do this:
Pay attention to what you say you “will” or “have” to do. Do what you promise you will do automatically, without forethought.
—> This selfishness is essential to your decision making. It will empower you to live out your truth.
#5). Listen to What You Say Decision Makers (only an Advisor Type):
Don't: look for people to give you THEIR advice.
DO: talk it out with a few people that you know and trust as sounding boards.
How to do this:
Listen to the words that spontaneously come out of your mouth when talking it out with others. You can also use voice memos to talk it out with yourself.
—> This process will help you decide whether or not to accept an invitation and keep you from blindly taking other people’s advice.
#6). Reflect, Assess and Discuss Decision Makers (All Evaluators):
Don't: let others rush you into making a decision or make you feel uncomfortable for living by a different set of rules.
DO: follow a 28-day waiting period for all major decisions.
How to do this:
Let people know that you need at least 28 days or more before coming back with a decision.
—-> This 28 day process will ensure you reach clarity and your inner knowing that 99% of the population will never understand.
Ultimately, timing is key to becoming a decisive, powerful leader. Knowing how much time exactly you need and communicating your process with others will transform your life for the better.
Following your personal decision making strategy can’t be emphasized enough, it’s the simple step that will set you up for long-lasting success, peace and satisfaction!
To your success,
Shaadi
PS, Do you know your decision making strategy? You can find the answer by scheduling a private consult here to get started right away!