It really doesn't matter if it's a decision to lose weight, or  move to another country. The process is usually the same. It might seem overwhelming, but you can create a roadmap that simplifies everything so you can move forward more readily.

Most often, we find there  aren't any right or wrong decisions, only acceptable or unacceptable costs & consequences. Once you begin to break it down into smaller segments, the decisions become clearer & less difficult to make.

Here are some tried & true tips to help your process:                                                                              Black & white the elements that factor in to your choices. Get a notebook or whiteboard & write everything down. This is the easy part. 

-First: the costs, literally & figuratively. That means evaluating time, money, effects on your entourage, convenience or difficulties-every logistical factor you know comes into play.                    Be honest & realistic.

-Second: the consequences. What happens if you do, or don't make the decision. Can you afford them in every sense? Emotionally, financially, physically? Try some role-playing with someone you trust, & run through a few of the different, possible scenarios to find a viable comfort zone.

-Third: this part is a bit harder to nail. Finding your why. Why would you want to stay? Why are you considering making changes? Again, break it down to ideas that are familiar to you. Will it make your family happier? Does money factor in or out of the equation? Is the work-from-home option, or the longer/shorter commute a factor in consideration?...Read More
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