To make a good decision, you need to clearly outline the issues. This will help you focus on the decision you are making and not be distracted by unrelated things. [1] It may help if you write down a simple sentence or two that says “The decision I need to make is…” You should also ask yourself why you feel the need to make this decision. What is your motivation? This will help you understand the actions that you are about to take. Perhaps you have decided to purchase a new car. Are you purchasing the car because you need a new car? Do you want a new car because one of your friends got a new car? Understanding your motivation can help you avoid making bad decisions. [2] 2 Deal with your emotions. Your emotions do have an impact on the decisions you make. This is not a bad thing. The key is to be able to identify and control your emotions. Good decision making is a combination of using your emotions and being rational. You should only include emotions that ar...