Sandra Martini's Success Strategies

Stuck? 4 Steps for Making the RIGHT Decision

Ever had one of those times when you have to make a decision and just aren't sure what to do?

Here are the 4 strategies I use for making decisions when the answer isn't immediately obvious to me:

1. Ensure I'm not feeling stressed -- about the choice or anything else.  If I'm feeling stressed, I do something to relax (get a massage, go for a walk, etc.) and don't even consider the choice at hand until I'm fully relaxed.
2. Pick up the phone and call a few friends.  It helps me to discuss the pros and cons with a few good friends -- while I may not always agree with them, hearing different opinions helps to open my mind to things I may not have considered.
3. Once I'm relaxed and have chatted with a few friends, it's time for me to sleep on it.  I pose the question to my subconscious and let it do the work while I sleep.
4. After a good night's sleep, I get up, do some yoga and have breakfast and then check in (out loud)with my intuition and go with my first thought.

I find that this 4-step system rarely lets me down...try it and let me know how it works for you.  :-)

Do you have the "Big 3"?

I was chatting with a local retired businessman earlier today and we got on the topic of management and leadership -- of people, teams and business in general -- and he said that as long as you follow the "Big 3", you're starting from a great place.

So what exactly is the "Big 3"?

Three little words which, when used to govern our behavior, in business and in life are a recipe for success: Firm, Fair and Consistent.

Firm with your time and boundaries.

Fair with everyone you interact with (I think of it as a win-win for all) and

Consistent in your actions so your clients know what they can expect from you.

How can you incorporate these three little words into your every day actions?