{"id":37157,"date":"2018-08-17T19:04:32","date_gmt":"2018-08-17T16:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/?p=37157"},"modified":"2018-08-17T19:04:32","modified_gmt":"2018-08-17T16:04:32","slug":"decision-making-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/decision-making-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Decision-Making Skills? And 10 Science-Backed Ways to Develop Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>When you have good decision-making skills, you make better choices in life. How can you develop and improve your ability to make decisions?<\/h2>\n<p>What is a decision? We\u2019ll take the simplest definition of the concept. This is what the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/decision\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dictionary<\/a> says about it: <em>a determination arrived at after consideration. <\/em>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.businessdictionary.com\/definition\/decision.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Business Dictionary<\/a> takes things a bit further: <em>a decision is a choice made between alternative courses of action in a situation of uncertainty.<\/em> That\u2019s better. So what are decision-making skills?<\/p>\n<p>So to make a decision, you need to consider alternative courses of action and conclude on the best action to take. When you have good decision-making skills, you\u2019ll make the right decisions.<\/p>\n<p>Now, it may seem like we\u2019re talking solely about hard decisions here.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Where should I go to college?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Should I accept this job?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Should I quit and look for another job?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Should I get married?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Should I have kids?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Where should I send my kid to college?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Those decisions are hard, indeed. At one point or another, you come into a situation of uncertainty that\u2019s about to set the course for the rest of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/your-life-balance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your life<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Believe it or not, we\u2019re making decisions all the time. Half an hour ago, I decided to start writing this article. This morning, I decided to get up early and exercise before doing anything else.<\/p>\n<p>I decided to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/top-5-ingredients-to-make-perfect-summer-smoothies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">make a smoothie<\/a> and eat healthy for the rest of the day. Those were the good decisions. But I also decided to eat some chocolate and I currently have a huge cup of coffee next to my laptop. Those are the not-so-good decisions.<\/p>\n<p>As it turns out, we\u2019re making decisions about everything. An average person makes <a href=\"https:\/\/go.roberts.edu\/leadingedge\/the-great-choices-of-strategic-leaders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">35,000 decisions<\/a> per day. Mind-blowing, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n<h3>Decisions Are Hard<\/h3>\n<p>We make decisions about when to get up, what to eat and drink, what to buy, what to wear, what TV show to watch\u2026 And then, we also make life-altering decisions, such as what to believe in, if and when to have children, what career to choose, who our partner will be\u2026 you get the picture.<\/p>\n<p>Those are the decisions that are really troublesome. That\u2019s when we show how good our decision-making skills are.<\/p>\n<p>Some people seem to have it easy: they can make firm decisions, take risks, and stay strong throughout the journey of change. Others avoid making decisions. When they are in front of a big change in their life, such as getting married or quitting the job, they postpone the decision, thinking things would naturally sort out.<\/p>\n<p>But even <em>not making a decision<\/em> is a decision. You decide to stay passive. Things almost never sort themselves out without out action. An action is necessary, and we need to develop decision-making skills that allow us to take the right type of action.<\/p>\n<p>So how do you improve your decision-making skills? Let\u2019s list science-backed tips to help you with that!<\/p>\n<h3>10 Science-Backed Ways to Develop Decision-Making Skills<\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-37165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/10-Science-Backed-Ways-to-Develop-Decision-Making-Skills.jpg\" alt=\"10 Science-Backed Ways to Develop Decision-Making Skills\" width=\"850\" height=\"637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/10-Science-Backed-Ways-to-Develop-Decision-Making-Skills.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/10-Science-Backed-Ways-to-Develop-Decision-Making-Skills-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/10-Science-Backed-Ways-to-Develop-Decision-Making-Skills-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>\u00a01. Sleep On It<\/h4>\n<p>\u201c<em>Sleep on it<\/em>\u201d is not just an old saying; it\u2019s a science-backed way to make a better decision. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0191886915003943\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Research shows<\/a> that even a short nap allows you to tolerate frustration better and feel less impulsive.<\/p>\n<p>Be careful; when we say \u201c<em>sleep on it<\/em>,\u201d we don\u2019t mean \u201c<em>procrastinate it!<\/em>\u201d A short nap or a good night sleep is enough for you to calm down your impulses. Make decisions when you\u2019re calm and you\u2019re not sleep-deprived.<\/p>\n<h4>2. Make the Decision By Elimination<\/h4>\n<p>Whenever possible, you can narrow down your options by eliminating the ones that aren\u2019t applicable. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/11138768\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Researchers proved<\/a> that you\u2019re more motivated when you have multiple choices. If, for example, you see plenty of chocolate bars in the store, you\u2019re more likely to choose one type.<\/p>\n<p>So consider all the options you have before making a decision. The more options you have, the better! Then, start eliminating them one by one, and you\u2019ll end up with the right choice to make.<\/p>\n<h4>3. Count to Ten<\/h4>\n<p>Back in the days, people intuitively understood that they made a better decision when they didn\u2019t act by impulse. <a href=\"http:\/\/newsroom.cumc.columbia.edu\/blog\/2014\/03\/07\/ever-slight-delay-improves-decision-making-accuracy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Science proves that<\/a>, too! When you postpone the decision by just milliseconds, your brain is able to block distractions and focus on the most relevant information.<\/p>\n<h4>4. Don\u2019t Discard Your Intuition<\/h4>\n<p>When trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/scientific-decision-making-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">make a serious decision<\/a>, we go through tons of considerations. That\u2019s good; thinking is important. Your intuition, however, is also important.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/9036851\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Research proved<\/a> that your intuition may have some answers before your rational mind does. So the least you could do about that gut feeling is pay attention to it.<\/p>\n<h4>5. Eat Well, Then Make a Decision<\/h4>\n<p>A <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pnas.org\/content\/108\/17\/6889\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">study from 2011<\/a> showed that judicial rulings weren\u2019t solely based on facts and laws. \u201cJustice is what the judge ate for breakfast\u201d is a common joke among people in legal circles. As it turns out, food breaks led to more equitable and more consistent rulings.<\/p>\n<p>So don\u2019t make an important decision on an empty stomach!<\/p>\n<h4>6. Your Surroundings Matter<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1057740813001174\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Researchers found<\/a> that intense lighting intensifies people\u2019s emotions. Light intensifies our perception of heat, which triggers the hot emotional system and the intensity of our affective response.<\/p>\n<p>So maybe it\u2019s best to turn down the light and make your most important decisions in the evening.<\/p>\n<h4>7. Choose Between Three Options<\/h4>\n<p>As we said, having multiple options is important for making the right decision. But when you\u2019re trying to consider options, what number of alternatives should you aim for? Science says <em>three<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>A good rule of thumb is that you want three options<\/em>,\u201d &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/ideacast\/2016\/05\/make-better-decisions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">says Therese Huston<\/a>, author of <em>How Women Decide<\/em>. \u201cYou should be saying, OK, so I have three options or not? And all too often &#8211; and I\u2019m sure I\u2019ve made this mistake myself this week \u2013 we only give ourselves one option and we fool ourselves into thinking it\u2019s actually two.<\/p>\n<h4>8. Develop Habits<\/h4>\n<p>Good habits simplify the decision-making process. If you develop a habit to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/improve-focus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">exercise every single day<\/a>, you\u2019ll make that decision once. You\u2019ll spend much less energy on deciding what to do each day.<\/p>\n<p>This is the exact reason why Steve Jobs wore the same kind of outfit every single day.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/23730907\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">When your willpower is low<\/a>, you\u2019ll profit a lot from strong habits.<\/p>\n<h4>9. Work on Your Emotional Intelligence<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/emotional-intelligence-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Emotional intelligence<\/a> is all about recognizing your emotions and knowing how they affect your decisions. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rotman.utoronto.ca\/Connect\/MediaCentre\/NewsReleases\/20131119.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Researchers showed<\/a> that when you have greater emotional intelligence, you won\u2019t allow irrelevant emotions to affect your decisions.<\/p>\n<p>If, for example, you had a bad day at work, you won\u2019t allow those emotions to affect the decisions related to your family and friends.<\/p>\n<h4>10. Try to See Things from an Outsider\u2019s Perspective<\/h4>\n<p>Giving advice to others is easier than making decisions for yourself. That\u2019s because you can be objective when the situation doesn\u2019t directly affect you. So when you face a big decision, it helps to pretend that you\u2019re giving advice to someone else.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologicalscience.org\/news\/releases\/distance-from-a-conflict-may-promote-wiser-reasoning.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Psychologists say<\/a> that distance from a conflict promotes wiser reasoning.<\/p>\n<p>When you understand how the decision-making process occurs, it\u2019s easier for you to start making smarter decisions. Hopefully, you\u2019ll implement the science-backed ways to develop your decision-making skills listed above and you\u2019ll make your daily life easier.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you have good decision-making skills, you make better choices in life. How can you develop and improve your ability to make decisions? What is a decision? We\u2019ll take the simplest definition of the concept. 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