Break down the elements of the decision you are faced with in your mind. Consider your objectives, alternatives, the likely consequences of your decision and any potential trade-offs. Weigh the uncertainties and any risks that come with your decision in a logical and cohesive process. This process should help clarify the decision and point the way to the right choice.

Reconfigure the issue you are facing if you are still struggling with the decision. Make diagrams and charts incorporating the various elements of the issue and display the relevant information graphically using tables. This could include listing potential pros and cons, or it could be a more in-depth project. Restate your thought process using new word arrangements, different phrasing and fresh points of emphasis.

Ask other people you respect for their advice and opinions, after describing the decision you are facing, to gain new perspectives. Speak openly about the process with trusted family members and friends. This can be advantageous because another person can bring clarity to a situation by offering an unexpected outlook.

Listen to your instincts but do not be a slave to them. Although humans are hard-wired to make snap decisions, and this approach can be helpful under certain circumstances, it is not always the best tactic. Embracing the first ideas that come into your head and hanging onto them to the exclusion of all others can lead to poor decisions.

Develop the personality traits associated with people who consistently use good judgment when making decisions. Have a high tolerance for ambiguity rather than insisting on immediate gratification in your decision-making process. Have a well-ordered sense of priority in each aspect of your life. Avoid stereotypes of all kinds, welcome feedback and be realistic about your personal strengths and limitations.