Work, sports and relationships challenge us periodically, sometimes with more trying issues than others. These situations create varying levels of stress that will impact or determine the way we handle the issue. Prioritization of issues is important but asking the most basic questions can help in creating a plan to attack.
Will anybody die or face grave danger based on the outcome of the decision? If the answer is yes, I’m not the right person to provide advice.
If the outcome is anything less dire, it is helpful to ask trusted advisors for a point of view. A different vantage point can lend perspective on the importance of the problem and a variety of ways to address.
Lastly, these challenges, as annoying as they can be, will serve as good preparation for the truly life changing struggles we will inevitably have in life. Embrace the challenge – It is good to practice working through difficult decisions with slightly less significant topics to build thicker skin, coping mechanisms and decision processes that will help when bigger stakes are on the line.
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