Dare to be . . . a go getter.

My husband often tells me that I don't know how to to relax. I am constantly moving, if not physically, than mentally. I'm constantly thinking of the next step. But, sometimes because I can tend to over think some things, I go back and forth and sometimes I never make a final decision. It just ends.

But, the last couple of years have been some trying times for me and I decided that life was too short. If I wanted to experience things that I never have I had to start doing things that I've never done. I'm still not one for snap decisions, but I have set a couple of rules for myself when it comes to making up my mind regarding things like big purchases, business ventures and education opportunities. Of course, these rules may not apply to every situation and I don't recommend using them for something that you already know is immoral, illegal or dishonest. (I'm just saying.)

-Weigh the options. I am a list person. I make lists for everything: grocery list, to-do list, wish list. I have so many sticky notes in my planners and calendars I can't see the dates. But, one thing I often do is make a pros and cons list. If the cons list is longer than the pros list, than I scrap it. But, if it's not, I move on to the next step.
- Confirm with a higher power. I believe that prayer works. I may not get down on my knees and bow my head every time I'm faced with a tough decision, but I do pray silently to myself. When I was sitting at the car dealership and they asked me if I was interested in the car, I silently prayed and told myself that I'm going to just open my mouth and whatever came out, that was it. Needless to say, I love my new car.
- Don't let other's opinions influence your decision. When I opened my business this month, it was a surprise to a lot of people. I told everybody that I was thinking about it, but never told them when the decision was finally made. Not because I didn't want to share the moment with them or didn't want to hear their opinion, but I already felt that my mind was made up.
- Give yourself a time limit. My husband is an impulse buyer and I often tell him, "next time, sleep on it." And that's something I do for myself as well. It used to take me forever to make up my mind on something, but now I sleep on it and if I still fell the same way about it the next day, I go for it.
-Once you make the decision, stick with it. Even if it doesn't go exactly as you planned, see it through. There are always bumps in the road, but it's how you recover from those bumps that determines your true strength. Living your life not having to wonder "what if" is so much more satisfying.

What have you done in your life to be a go getter?