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We can actively shape our lives through our decisions \u2500 both professionally and personally. But how do we make decisions that are likely to influence our lives in the way we want them to? Decision scientist Johannes Siebert provides answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We often invest a lot of time and energy in important decisions. Nevertheless, sometimes we are dissatisfied with ourselves afterward. But when is self-criticism justified? What makes a good decision anyway?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only when we are clear about how we can make good decisions can we increase our own life satisfaction through our actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First of all, a key point: the results of our decisions are not a criterion for their quality. Although we can influence the future, it is never entirely up to us how it turns out. There is always a residual uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imagine we decide to travel to a destination known for its white sandy beaches and reliably sunny weather in the summer months. Then, we experience heavy rain showers, cold winds, or tanker accidents that pollute the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did we make a wrong decision because of this? No, because we could neither foresee nor influence any of this when we made our decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, the quality of our decisions depends on six elements that are primarily within our own control and that interlock like the links in a chain. The following applies: the decision can never be better than the weakest link in the chain. It is, therefore, worth striving for the highest possible quality in all of the following six elements!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full article here (in German): https:\/\/www.focus.de\/experts\/vom-wunsch-zur-wirklichkeit-yes-we-can-mit-diesen-6-schritten-finden-sie-ihr-persoenliches-glueck_id_259842310.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please stay current and not miss any of my contributions on FOCUS Online. For exciting insights and current discussions, follow me and network with me. I look forward to exchanging ideas with you! https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/johannes-siebert\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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