I have always been indecisive; so indecisive, that I constantly struggle in making the simplest decisions, such as the kind of coffee I am going to order from Starbucks, or the birthday card I am going to buy from an aisle that has hundreds of them labeled in a million different categories. But as a first year college student, I have learned that decisions are hard--at least much harder than choosing whether you want a hot or iced caramel machiatto, or if you should buy a humorous birthday card for your best friend.

I believe the reason I, and many others struggle in making big decisions, is because we have a fear of making the wrong one. If there is anything I have learned from making many decisions this year, it is that you will never know unless you try. Every decision is a gamble; there are will always be consequences, both good and bad. But if I, arguably one of the most indecisive people on this planet could give one piece of advice when it comes to making decisions, I would say always do what makes you happy.

Before I make decisions, I extensively weigh all the odds and consider how my decision is going to affect everyone around me, that sometimes, I forget to consider how it is going to affect myself. As a very sympathetic person, I often tend to get so wrapped up in trying to please everyone else, that I tend to push aside what I want to do, and what will make me happy. I have learned that I cannot please everyone. I can guarantee you that not everyone is going to be happy with the decisions you make, but I have realized that there comes a point where you need to put yourself first. That does not mean you are selfish or inconsiderate of others, it simply means that you are doing something that is going to be beneficial to you. Your happiness does not depend on anyone else's. It is your life and your experience; never let others take that away from you.

So whether your decisions are as simple as deciding what coffee to order from Starbucks, or as hard as choosing a major in college, always consider what will make you the happiest. Now that is, of course, easier said than done, but there comes a time when you need to put yourself and your own happiness first. Always trust yourself and your intuition, and know that you can never please everyone. People who are true to you will understand and will always be there in the end, even if they are not initially happy with the decisions you make.