Write It Down

If you find yourself creating a spreadsheet for a decision with a list of yes’s and no’s, pros and cons, checks and balances, why this

Now run the feedback you received through a simple decision tree — a method to bring consistency and structure to your decision-making process. If you feel all over the place in your thinking, the visual format of a decision tree can help you remain focused as you logically progress through a few critical questions. Mine looks like this:

When you write out problems you're stuck on, the solutions are more likely to appear. When you think through and write about decisions you're struggling to make, it often becomes obvious what you need to do. And if it's not obvious, well, you've developed a clearer picture of the pros and cons and your subconscious mind will be able to do better wo