Life's a winding road, peppered with forks so unpredictable we’d often rather not venture out just so that we don’t have to be faced with the pain of “which way should I go, which way should I go, which way should I go?” Decisions, they swirl around our heads like leaves on a windy fall day.

But fear not, fellow traveler, for within you lies the wisdom to navigate these crossroads with grace (and maybe a little humor).

First things first, let's not sweat the small stuff.

Cobb Salad versus Tomato Soup for lunch? Flip a coin, consult the nearest pigeon, it probably matters little in the grand scheme of things (unless you’re deathly allergic to tomatoes!).

But when a decision carries the weight of, say, tremendous physical pain, a complete career change, a divorce, a year of your precious time, a move to another country, etc….you need to channel your inner guru.

Imagine yourself as a wise old Yoda, perched on a rock overlooking your life's path. Now, ask yourself:

"If I was staring at this decision, with no past baggage, with no prior time, with no prior emotional, nor with any prior financial investment, what would I choose?"

This fresh perspective cuts through the noise and reveals your true desires.

Next, tap into your intuition. It's that little voice whispering: "This relationship isn’t working." Or "Yes, I do really like living in a foreign country." Or “I really don’t like being a doctor.”

Don't ignore it – it's your soul's GPS, guiding you towards what truly resonates with you.

And because we're all human (and sometimes our inner guru takes a nap), seek external guidance. Talk to trusted friends, mentors, or even an overly friendly life coach.

While you’re waiting to have that conversation, ask yourself, "If my best friend were in this difficult decision dilemma, what advice would I give them?"

Chances are, the wisdom you offer your bestie is exactly what you need to hear yourself.

Finally, take a leap of faith and visualize. Fast forward 20 years. See yourself basking in the glorious outcome of your decision, a smug smile playing on your lips. This future you declares, "See? I told you that deciding to _____________ (fill in the blank) was the right decision.”

Remember, there's no magic formula for perfect decisions. Sometimes you'll choose the wrong path, and that's okay! Thankfully most decisions can be undone (not always easily, but undone, nonetheless).

It's all part of the messy, beautiful, life journey.

So, embrace the crossroads, channel your inner wisdom, and hey, if you're still stuck, make the best decision you can.That’s all you can really do anyway.

You’ve got this. 🙂