Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Decisions

It seems like everyone I know is struggling with tough decisions these days. Whether these decisions are in regards to relationships, careers, or major purchases, these decisions just don't come easy.

I make my decisions almost solely on weighing the facts and my priorities - typically compromising my own desires, especially if it's in the best interest of loved ones (especially in the case of Miss Madeleine). But I think this works for me because I want nothing more than for Maddie to be happy, and for me to simply be satisfied.

However, not everyone is satisfied with the status quo. Nor does everyone use the same process to make decisions.

I was talking to my brother last night and he said he makes decisions the same way I make decisions, but his girlfriend differs in her decision-making processes. She is a "feeler". She has to have a gut feeling about something in order to make it happen. She doubts and second guesses her options until a decision feels totally right.

I'm not sure I understand feelers and the way they make their decisions.

I know I probably won't get many responses - if any - but I'm curious as to how you make really tough decisions. What processes do you use? Are you a feeler or a thinker?