From Dilemmas to Decisions

Hina Watts
2 min readJul 5, 2024

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There she stands, still grappling with a decision. A choice that, if made correctly, could transform her life beautifully, but if made incorrectly, could utterly devastate her. Yet, isn’t indecision already taking its toll? Every moment of inaction slowly depletes her spirit.

And then she discovered the power of a structured approach to decision-making.

Understanding the Situation

Before making a decision, discernment is crucial. Evaluate the situation carefully, considering its impact on both your present and future. Understand the potential consequences, viewing unknowns as opportunities for growth rather than sources of fear.

Commit and Take Responsibility

Often, we discern a situation, choose the right option, and eagerly plan for its implementation. However, hesitations can arise, that creates a gap between the decision and its implementation. This hesitation weakens our decision-making power. It’s essential to commit to implementing decisions promptly after they’re made.

Avoiding External Influence

Never base life’s decisions solely on advice from those who won’t share in the consequences. While success brings personal benefits, any failures will be solely yours to manage.

Standing by Your Decisions
Have the courage to stand by your choices, even if they disappoint others. Stay convinced that it’s the best choice for your long-term well-being and assert your stance confidently.

Acting Swiftly and Thoughtfully
Delaying decisions leaves room for others to decide for you, potentially leading to regrets and ‘what if’ scenarios. Take control of your life’s direction, as decisive action empowers you to shape your own path.

There is a famous saying — When you really decide and not just wish, when you really commit and not just try, when you really take responsibility and not just hope, that’s when miracles happen.

Wisely, she made a decision she knew was best for her, committing herself to its implementation. The choice had been made long ago; it just awaited action. The day she took charge of it marked the beginning of a transformative journey toward inner strength. It was then that miracles began unfolding in her life.

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Hina Watts
Hina Watts

Written by Hina Watts

Senior Computer Scientist at Adobe

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