You could flip a coin.

你可以拋硬幣。

You can follow your heart, or you could just make a choice at random and hope for the best.

你可以遵從自己的內心，也可以隨意做出選擇，希望最好的結果。

That's probably OK for small decisions, but what about more important ones?

這對於小的決定可能是可以的，但是更重要的決定呢？

It's better to think carefully about your options and consider the many paths you could take with the right tools.

最好是仔細考慮你的選擇，並考慮你可以通過合適的工具採取的許多路徑。

You can learn to do this objectively so you can make decisions that you feel good about.

你可以學會客觀地做到這一點，這樣你就可以做出讓自己感覺良好的決定。

Here is some strategies that can help.

以下是一些可以幫助你的策略。

Yeah, the first step to making any decision is simple.

是啊，做任何決定的第一步都很簡單。

Identify the problem as an example.

舉例說明問題。

So you're trying to choose between two different apartments.

所以你想在兩間不同的公寓中選擇。

One is cheaper but farther away from work.

一個是價格便宜，但離工作地點較遠。

The other is closer hand, nicer but much more expensive.

另一種是手頭比較近的，比較好，但價格要貴很多。

Which one would you choose?

你會選擇哪一個？

Depending on what you value, you probably have some idea.

根據你的價值，你可能有一些想法。

This initial response the one tied to your instincts and emotions is perfectly valid.

這種最初的反應... ...與你的本能和情感相關的反應是完全有效的。

However, you should also try to look at your options rationally.

但是，你也應該試著理性地看待你的選擇。

Start by comparing them.

先從比較開始。

There are several ways to do this.

有幾種方法可以做到這一點。

For example, you could list all the factors that you're considering things like price, location and other amenities, then choose the one thing that's most important to you.

例如，你可以列出所有的因素，你正在考慮的事情，如價格，位置和其他設施，然後選擇一個對你最重要的事情。

With that in mind, which option comes out on top, you could go one step further and create a point system.

考慮到這一點，哪種方案出來後，你可以更進一步，建立一個積分系統。

Take that same list and turn it into a scorecard for each option.

把同樣的清單，變成每個選項的記分卡。

In this example, that means Apartment one would score high on affordable rent.

在這個例子中，也就是說一號公寓在經濟適用房租上會有很高的得分。

Let's say a 10, but much lower on location.

比方說10分，但位置上要低很多。

Apartment two would score about the opposite.

二號公寓的成績會差不多。

Keep going down the list until you've scored every item being as objective as you can.

繼續往下看，直到你儘可能客觀地給每一個項目打分。

Then add up the totals.

然後把總數加起來。

And maybe you have a winner.

也許你有一個贏家。

Looking at it another way, you could evaluate one option at a time with a list of pros and cons.

換個角度看，你可以一次評估一個方案，列出利弊。

It sounds simple, but sometimes it helps to write these things down.

這聽起來很簡單，但有時把這些事情寫下來會有幫助。

This time, it's okay to be subjective.

這個時候，主觀一點沒關係。

Certain factors can and should carry more weight than others.

某些因素可以而且應該比其他因素更有份量。

It's how you feel about them that counts.

重要的是你對他們的感覺。

So be honest about what these things mean to you.

所以，要誠實地對待這些事情對你的意義。

The moment imagining possible outcomes might give you some perspective on the decision.

想象可能結果的那一刻，也許會讓你對這個決定有一些看法。

Say you're thinking about adopting a dog.

說你在考慮收養一隻狗。

What do you think the consequences might be in a month in a year.

你覺得一年內一個月可能會有什麼後果。

How about several years from now?

幾年後呢？

Making decisions can be a roller coaster ride, especially when there are long term consequences to think about.

做出決定就像坐雲霄飛車一樣，尤其是要考慮長期的後果。

We can't see into the future, but we can try to be prepared.

我們無法預見未來，但我們可以嘗試做好準備。

At this point, it's normal to feel overwhelmed, even stuck with so much to consider.

這時，感到不知所措是正常的，甚至被這麼多需要考慮的事情困住了。

How do you know you're making the right choice?

你怎麼知道你的選擇是正確的？

There are two more techniques that can help you fire up your brain and trick it into thinking differently.

還有兩種技巧可以幫助你啟動大腦，騙取大腦的不同思維。

Try this one.

試試這個。

The two minute diversion.

兩分鐘的分流。

Distract yourself with a two minute activity that you find moderately difficult.

用一個你覺得難度適中的兩分鐘活動來分散自己的注意力。

Maybe you like playing mobile games or solving math problems for fun.

也許你喜歡玩手機遊戲或解決數學問題的樂趣。

Whatever works for you.

只要適合你的就行。

Believe it or not, you'll continue to process the decision unconsciously.

信不信由你，你會在無意識中繼續處理這個決定。

According to brain imaging research by Carnegie Mellon University, this brief window of time helps you internalize important details so you can make better, more insightful decisions.

根據卡內基梅隆大學的大腦成像研究，這個短暫的時間窗口可以幫助你內化重要的細節，從而做出更好、更有見地的決定。

Sometimes it helps to step outside yourself and pretend you're helping someone else, Studies show were able to think more objectively in third person.

有時它有助於走出自己，並假裝你在幫助別人，研究表明能夠更客觀地思考第三人稱。

That's why it's easier to give advice than it is to receive it.

這就是為什麼給建議比接受建議更容易的原因。

If a friend or family member was struggling with the same decision.

如果一個朋友或家人也在為同樣的決定而苦惱。

What questions would you ask them?

你會問他們什麼問題？

What compromises would you suggest?

你建議採取什麼折衷辦法？

Really think about it?

真的想好了？

Adopting a different point of view might help you see the situation in a whole new way.

採用不同的觀點可能會幫助你以一種全新的方式看待情況。

Making decisions isn't like taking a test.

做決定不像考試。

There are no right or wrong answers per se.

答案本身沒有對錯之分。

It just depends on the situation.

只是要看情況而定。

Focus on taking the time to think about your options and what you hope to achieve so you can feel confident about the choices you make.

專注於花時間思考你的選擇和你希望達到的目標，這樣你才能對自己的選擇充滿信心。

It's not as easy as flipping a coin, but it's worth the extra effort.

雖然不像拋硬幣那麼簡單，但也值得多花點心思。

Mhm g c F global.

Mhm g c F全球。

Creating opportunities for a better life.

為更好的生活創造機會。