Decisions, Decisions, Decision! Make One!!!

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I’ve been accused of over analyzing everything! Oftentimes this habit makes it difficult to make decisions in a timely manner. Is it just me? Or, can you use some tips and tricks on making good decisions in a timely manner?

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Well, I was all ready to try to figure this thing out for us, but I stumbled upon Celestine Chua. She has made it her life’s work to help people reach their highest potential. Interestingly enough, she has already examined this whole decision paralysis thing and it all sounds very doable to me. In her article, “How to Stop Analysis Paralysis and Make (Great) Decisions Quicky” she gives us the run down on good decision hygiene. Here are the 10 key points she makes in the article.

  1. Understand the impact of the decisions. Is it a big or small decision?
  2. Identify the objective that is most important.
  3. Set your expectations correctly…consider perfection only when the decision will alter your life’s course.
  4. Take the bad options off the table so you can focus on the viable ones.
  5. Make a decision! Choose an option and don’t look back.
  6. Examine your decision making framework and let go of the stories that make decision making difficult in the present moment.
  7. Give yourself a deadline to make the decision and stick to it.
  8. If the situation allows, delegate the decision to someone you trust. This does not mean you unconsciously put accountability on another person. But if it helps to have someone who can see the forest for the trees to help you make the decision; go for it.
  9. Seek advice from people you trust before you make a decision.
  10. This last one was a zinger for me! Make sure you are not ruminating over a decision simply because you have too much time on your hand. Ouch! That hurt! She suggests that you channel your excess energy to other things.

Great article! I plan to implement some of these techniques when I’m standing on the decision treadmill. Hope this reference helps you too.

I’m with Lee Ann Womack. When you’re faced with the decision to ‘sit it out’ or ‘dance’, I HOPE YOU DANCE!

Until next week,

Pernà

Back to School! Envision your future…

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Over the past week, we have been getting things ready for ‘back to school’. This means that we’ve reviewed last year’s stuff and purged what we no longer need. We have also inventoried what we do need to help us be successful for the 2016-2017 school year. My daughter has moved into her new housing near campus. Both kids are starting their junior year. We could not be more excited to see them progressing towards a successful completion of their academic careers and getting prepared for the next season of their lives.

Since childhood, the ‘back to school’ timeframe has been a great time to reflect on successes and areas for improvement. It has been the time when I’ve worked to set goals for myself and determine the plans I need to implement to reach my goals. A couple of years ago, I really embraced this thought process and created a vision board. I have placed this board in a place that I will see it many times each day. My spirit is lifted every time I stop to breath in the meaning I’ve assigned to each one of the photos. It creates a sense of urgency for me to continue to make progress towards these important attributes I want to live each day.

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This is my vision board. Pictures sourced from old magazine.

In this ‘back to school’ season, I’d like to encourage everyone to take some time to reflect on last year, summarize the lessons learned, and set new objectives for this next year. What is the one thing you can embrace which will help you to live a more authentic, grateful, and joy filled life?

This week’s song is dedicated to those of us who are reworking our life’s plan to align with our highest expression. Rachel Platten’s “Fight Song” will inspire you to turn on your power.

Until next week,

Pernà

#GirlsJustWannaHaveFun!

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Whew! This has been one fun weekend! We finally got around to celebrating the January through August birthdays with a mani-pedi party at a fab salon. We are DEFINTELY doing this again real soon! The girl time was great. The service was awesome. The refreshments were on pointe. We topped it all off with Lauryn Hill Radio on Pandora.

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Ladies make sure you have some great girlfriends in your life to celebrate and support you. We need each other to help keep our lights shining bright like diamonds.

Thanks Tabitha for arranging our play date and hosting dinner!

This girl time reminds me of one of my favorite songs redone by Madi Davis during the 2015 season of The Voice. “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”

 

The Lauryn Hill Radio station was rocking out. Here’s a sample of the songs we rocked out to:

 

Until next week,

Pernà

Happy 20th Birthday Briana!

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Today is Briana’s 20th birthday! I can’t believe it’s been 20 years since her birth made me a mother. As I reflect on the deep meaning her life has brought to mine, I’m extremely grateful for the gift of being her mother.IMG_2670

Briana is blossoming into a wonderful woman. She has such an old soul and at times it is hard to believe she is only 20. She has a great love for her family. The circle of friends that she has surrounded herself with lets me know that she has demonstrated great love and acceptance in her daily interactions. I’m so excited for her future because she has dedicated herself to creating a life of joy and true fulfillment.

I’m very proud of the woman she is becoming and I enjoy supporting her in pursuing her many talents. I’m especially looking forward to sharing some of her art with the world.

Happy Birthday Briana!!

Once again Indie Arie has captured how I’m feeling today in this song, “A Beautiful Day” which she co-wrote with Robin Roberts.

Until next week,

Pernà