How do you make decisions?

[Newmum1252]

I just struggle making any kind of decision when it comes to my kids in particular. Can you give me advice on how you go about making decision in your own life and how do you know it’s the right one?

Talk it out with a loved one. Pros and cons.

what would happen if I did?
what would happen if I didn't?
what wouldn't happen if I did?
what wouldn't happen if I didn't?

First find out all the facts. Consider any risks of the decision one way or another. Consider the possible outcomes, both positive and negative.

Be practical and know yourself and your personal resilience and commitment. For example, if the decision is that DC will start doing a particular sport, do you have the time and energy to follow through.

Once you have thought these things through, decide,

I follow Sheryl Crows advice.."if it makes you happy, it can't be that bad"!

In other words, I follow my heart I suppose. I do what "feels" right. I don't care about my kids being rich or "successful" in the usual sense - I want them to be happy and fulfilled so decisions surrounding them tend to go along with this mindset.