Making choices can be difficult, especially if both options are close in desirability or the individual is attempting to make flawless decisions—as there is no such thing. Giving up and refusing to make a decision is itself a decision. Emotional Intelligence can help you recognize the wisdom of delaying gratification for a more desirable outcome later on. There is no perfect or flawless option because you always give up something to get something. Part of choosing may include which one requires the least amount of “giving up something.” When you have multiple options all fairly equal in desirability, studies recommend evaluating only two options at a time since the brain has only two hemispheres. When there are more than two options, the brain may discard everything over two—and one of the discarded options may have been the most desirable. Instead, select two of the options and pick one. Compare that one with another option and select one. Repeat this until there are no more options. Avoid agonizing over the option that was left. Go for it and enjoy it. There will be different options another time.
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