We have to make decisions either we like it or not. All the way through our lives, we cannot escape from making decisions, regardless of how small or how big it may seem. Although we tend to see decision making as something that may be very closely related to our feelings, science can actually help us in making decisions.

1. The framing effect - run from it.

The framing effect is the part where we tend to form some kind of an opinion on certain things. For example, we have the tendency to think that cars from South Korea are better than those of Japan. This of course, might be based from past experiences, reviews or other things. Although there might be very little that can be done about this, it is actually healthy to know that we have this bias.

The best thing to do is to broaden our views, look at it from different perspecive. Have our 'parachute' open in order to make better judgements.

2. Emotions are actually linked with our ability to make decisions.
Although we would like to perceive as decision making as something that is purely based on logics, emotions actually play a huge part in it. Imagine having an extremely grumpy boss who just won't smile at you but actually are not that fussy when it comes to work problems. If we are having a bad day, we might be very offended to see he/ she strolling around in the office with the grumpy face. Almost an instant later, we felt like sending her an email to say that we don't lilke her to be unhappy.

But, would that be said as a sound judgement? Would it be a good move? Stop for a moment and think because angry people are more prone to make crappy judgements. People who are angry are more prone to accept the first thing being offered to them compared to those who are calmer (of course this is a good idea to offer anyone who's angry the cheapest thing you can have *evil laugh). My point is, be aware of your emotions. Never fall into the trap.

3. Take risks

Identify the risks and consider the options. 'Will taking the risk to jump out of the window while throwing the flower into the hit girl's cubicle will increase the chance of her liking me?' Well, as an example. Saying this means that maybe we can consider the risks and try it. It might be a good thing. Taking steps, huge steps may bring benefit to you. One good example will be Bill Gates of course.Yes, that famous Harvard drop-out.

4. Bear the consequences.

Whatever that we do, be it positive or simply destructive, never regret it because we decided to do it in the first place. Be responsible and before taking any actions, consider the consequences. Of course follow the heart like some people would say but what if 'your heart's' decision are able to get you into jail? Seriously, are you still going to listen to your heart?
And crying over split milk is not a very good idea. I mean the damage is done so what we have to do right now is damage control. Moaning or complaining to others, may not help. You might have to choke on your own bile if someone said that all the problems actually originates from us. That will just be a total slap in the face.

As an adult, decisions are a must. And as decisions, we have to take charge and control on what we can do. We have to be responsible on the things that we can control. If say we don't manage to make a sound decision, the best thing to do is to turn back and try to control the situation. And quit blaiming others.

So, good luck to us in making decisions.

P/S: To someone, this hurts. I know but I think it's time for me to severe the ties. I'm so sorry.