Written by: Kaisa Siipilehto, Executive Contributor
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Have you ever had that feeling? Regret. Those can be small moments like skipping a workout or eating another piece of cake or bigger ones like staying in an unhappy relationship or not going after your dream career path.
It’s human to make decisions based on fear, expectations or pressure (which is usually created by yourself).
The fact is that our life is based on the decision we make. All the time.
The good news is that we all have the power of making decisions and new decisions when we didn’t like the previous decision. Some decisions you just can’t take back like eating that piece of cake. But many decisions are not finite. So, for example, instead of postponing that workout, breakup or dream career, you can make the decision right now.
What is it that you’ve been wanting for a while now? Make the needed decision now to be able to move on.
Ditch the What ifs
Indecisiveness is more consuming than you’d think. I know what I’m talking about. I’ve used years of my life being in situations that weren’t right for me anymore, but I was too scared to leave that behind – my first serious relationship, studies, a 10-year corporate career – being afraid that “what if” I didn’t find a better partner, I wanted to work in that field one day, I didn’t make it as an entrepreneur.
The ‘What if’ state is the worst kind.
It only tells that you are in between something that is not serving you anymore and wanting something better that you are having now.
What I can tell you from my experience is that when you have the confidence and courage to make one decision, one will follow the other. The decision-making process becomes way easier with practice!
Build one powerful decision at the time
It’s like a muscle you can build up and it gets stronger the more you practice.
So, you build your life – making one powerful decision after another one and standing by your decision.
When I was about to lose what was important to me, the man I love, I decided to take control of my life and happiness. I made the needed decisions and changes to stand up for my priorities and follow my vision and needs. I left my home country, studied a new profession and started building a business on my purpose.
Now I have the freedom I value even more than safety, a meaningful way to help others succeed and a fulfilling lifestyle exploring the world with my husband (that’s right I didn’t lose him but we got married!).
I’m not settling for living small and safe anymore. I choose to live the life I want. Therefore, I’m passionate about helping others to live powerfully so use their time and energy on what is important to them so that they can truly enjoy life. Read more about my mission at LIVIO JOY here.
I believe our purpose is to enjoy life. But sometimes it’s not so easy. At that moment, you can start by making smaller decisions to help you get forward. Be easy on yourself like when you’re getting back to working out after a cold.
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Kaisa Siipilehto, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Want to transform your life and future? Kaisa Siipilehto, the founder of LIVIO JOY Ltd and Courage to Lead Community, helps purpose-driven experts lead their vision with courage. As a Leadership Coach and Growth Enabler, Kaisa offers a fresh solution-focused approach combining insights from her corporate experience, business knowledge, and internationally recognized coaching methods. After ten years of progressing her career in brand marketing and enhancing customer experiences and engagement, Kaisa sought new opportunities to help the world work better. Certifying as a coach, living as a nomad entrepreneur, and building a business on her purpose have given her an understanding of what it takes to make major changes that improve life satisfaction, joy, and fulfillment. Since 2020, Kaisa has helped purpose-driven experts, leaders, and entrepreneurs from over 20 nationalities living around Europe and The Americas to focus on what matters to them and transform their lives and careers.
