How to Choose Between Two Difficult Options

If you're faced with two difficult options to choose between, you've probably been struggling to make a decision for some time. Use this exercise to help you make the decision that is most right for you and your path in life.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• An open mind
• Time you can be calm and centerred

1. Place both hands out to your sides, arms bent, like you are a giant scale. Put your palms up, like you are ready to weigh an object in each hand.

2. Starting with your arms level, choose one hand for “yes” and the other for “no.”

3. Ask yourself yes/no questions, and feel the chosen hand drop, as if a pile of rocks were placed into that hand.

4. Continue to ask questions to narrow down your answers.

5. If you are choosing between two options, you can also “place” each option into a hand, instead of using the yes/no. Example: “interviewing for X job” could be in your left hand and “interviewing for Y job” could be in your right hand.

6. You will get a feeling of resonance when you tap into your subconscious. If it feels forced or not working, take a few breaths and try again. Be patient with yourself.

Tips & Warnings

• Do this exercise when you can be alone and free from distractions
• Be patient with yourself
• If you feel yourself "closing off" or getting frustrated, say out loud to your sub-conscious "I'm open to listening to whatever answers you'd like to tell me."
• If you're not emotionally healthy or have mental health disorders, please contact your doctor or therapist before attempting this exercise.
• This exercise is intended for healthy individuals only who can make good decisions for themselves.

Resources

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