The Big Decision – Activate Your Decision-making Skills

Making Informed Choices in a Complex World

You have to make decisions every day. Some of them are bigger than others. Say, for example, you have a web hosting company that you have your WordPress sites with. You are frustrated with their total lack of service. You have a decision to make. Do you stay with them or switch to a different web hosting service? What should your plan of attack be? You need to activate your decision-making skills.   

Decision-making skills

1. Pray for divine guidance: While not everyone is religious, those who are find comfort from above. It can provide a fresh perspective and sometimes even a sense of peace.

2. Identify the decision clearly and precisely: Before you can tackle any problem, you need to understand it. Be as specific as possible about what you're trying to decide.

3. Identify your goal: What's the endgame? Do you want better customer service from your web host? Faster website speeds? By identifying what you want to achieve, you can streamline the decision-making process.

4. Research relevant info: Knowledge is power. The more information you have about the options available, the better equipped you'll be to make an informed decision.

5. Identify the possibilities: List down all viable options. Options could include staying with your current web hosting service in the above introduction, switching to a new one, or even looking at the alternatives you may have uncovered in your research.

6. Weigh the facts you have uncovered: Compare and contrast your options. Which one aligns most closely with your goals? Are there any dealbreakers?

Taking Action

7. Decide on your action plan: Once you've weighed all options, it's time to plan your course of action. Maybe you need to do more research, as I mentioned above. Of course, another option is you can ask for advice from someone else. Another option may be to take preliminary steps before fully committing.

8. Implement your decision: With a plan in place, take decisive action. Whether it's terminating a contract with your current web hosting service or initiating a new one, ensure you follow through.

9. Monitor the results: After implementing your decision, track the outcomes. Is your website running faster? Is customer service more responsive? Monitoring allows you to gauge the effectiveness of your decision and make tweaks if necessary.

So, let's recap.

Making significant decisions can be daunting. Obviously, you would not follow the steps for choosing a web host. But by breaking the process down into manageable steps and leveraging your decision-making skills, you can navigate even the most challenging choices with confidence. Remember, it's not just about making a decision but making the right decision. And with the right approach, you'll be well on your way.