Recently, I’ve been faced with some pretty tough decisions. I’ve been asking myself whether I should stay where I’m at and cultivate everything I’ve built thus far, or go entertain a fairly new adventure where things are familiar but still very unknown. I’ve been over the pros and cons so many times, and I’ve asked for advice from all of the people I trust, and yet this decision hasn't gotten any easier.

We are constantly faced with tough decisions -- either way we decide there is some sort of conflict. There is no perfect answer when it comes to major life choices, but you can always make the best-informed one.

My advice when it comes to making decisions that are relatively life-changing is to take these three steps:

1. Think About It

I allow myself the time to mentally and emotionally obsess about the decision so I can see every side of the situation. I give myself the time to do this so when I move on to step two, I can openly talk about each side of my decision.

2. Talk About It

Whenever I need help, I talk about it nonstop to anyone who will listen until I have talked myself out. This helps me to hear what’s going on rather than continue obsessing about it in my head.

3. Pray/Meditate About It

I added "meditate" to this step because not everyone shares my views, and I want to be sensitive to that.

In this step, I ask God to show me the way I should go. I ask Him to let me be happy with whatever decision I make and to never regret it.

Right now I’m still in the praying stage of all of this, but soon I know I will be able to make the right decision for me, and I hope these three steps help you with your decision too. Until then, here's a picture that I hope will give you a little inspiration.