Making Micro-Decisions:
Updated March 2022
In a single day, we may have anywhere between 60,000 to 70,000 thoughts. Many of these thoughts are repetitive or “me”-focused, while others are micro-decisions about what we do, how we think, and where we put our energy. There choices are often non-conscious and born out of habit or a function of auto-pilot.
This month, we discuss micro-strategies to pause and guide your thoughts towards healthier, kinder, and more mindful decisions.
Discussion Françoise, Diana and Jen discuss micro-decisions and how they implement these small, mindful changes throughout their day.
Audio Version
What are micro-decisions? (2:02)
Energy levels & navigating interpersonal conversations (3:56)
Overview of The Choice Map™ by Dr. Marilee Adams (6:18)
Curiosity as an antidote to judgement (8:50)
Not making a decision is making a decision (10:49)
- @lizandmollie (Creator of the gas meter image)
- @lapdresilience (Instagram account)
- The Choice Map™ by Dr. Marilee Adams (free download available on the Inquiry Institute website)
Take Time for Your Life: A 7-Step Program for Creating the Life You Want by Cheryl Richardson
MindFull of Good a bi-weekly newsletter from Dr. Rick Hanson
What areas of your personal or professional life would benefit most from incorporating the strategies discussed this month about micro-decisions? What will be the biggest challenge?