One of the things that can happen when you are considering a really big decision is that you feel very indecisive.
For example, if you are looking at a new job opportunity, it is a big decision because there are so many things that can be impacted. It could impact your family, your financial stability, and whether or not it’s going to be enough money for you, is it the right career move, do you have to go to a new company or move out of state?
These types of decisions can be challenging to make on your own and at times can be a little overwhelming. One of the things that I have done in that situation is I leveraged what I call my advisory board of directors. This is a group of people that I’ve had throughout my life. Mentors, friends, people that I’ve worked with in the past that I know and trust. They know me and my strengths, my experience and what my priorities are.
They help me think things through. They give me perspective and their opinions. They share their experiences and how situations have played out one way or another. The important thing is that you get perspectives outside of your own. It doesn’t mean that you have to take them, but it allows you to really think about it.
In my example of considering a new role, the advisory group may talk about taking it and the concerns that there could be. Does it feel exciting or does it feel almost like there is a feeling of dread? What about the opposite choice of not taking it? What would it feel like to give up this opportunity? Are you okay with that decision or do you feel like you might miss out? The answers to those questions and how you feel give you an indication about the decision that you internally are trying to make and which one is the right choice for you.
Leaning on an advisory board of directors can help you make big decisions when you need some help.
If you don’t have your own group of people that can play that role for you, start looking around for people that you could invite to be on your board. You can ask for help when you need to make a big decision and leverage other perspectives to help you make the right one!