How to Know When It’s Time to Make a Decision

Many people delay decisions not because they are unsure, but because they are waiting for certainty that will never arrive. There is a difference between needing more information and avoiding responsibility. Knowing which one you are in matters.

It may be time to make a decision if you keep returning to the same question without new insight. Repetition without movement is usually a signal that clarity has already arrived and you are hesitating to act on it.

Another sign is that your energy is leaking. You may still be functioning, but it feels heavier than it should. Decisions that are ready to be made often carry discomfort, but they also bring relief once acknowledged.

Waiting does not always mean wisdom. Sometimes it is simply fear wearing a reasonable mask. A grounded decision does not require certainty. It requires enough clarity to move forward without betraying yourself.

If you notice that you are searching for permission or reassurance, it may help to pause and ask what you already know but are avoiding naming. Making a decision is not about closing doors forever. It is about choosing what you are willing to stand behind now.

This is the kind of discernment that benefits from structure rather than pressure.

-Jenn

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