How to make the right choices

Top tips for deciding what’s best for you 🫵

Quick summary 📝 

1️⃣ Get clear on your options: note things down, make pros and cons lists, and talk to someone you trust to explore your options

2️⃣ Put yourself first: focus on what’s best for you, not what others want

3️⃣ It’s okay to change your mind: nobody gets every decision right, and you can learn from the ones that don’t work out

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Everyone has to make decisions, but luna gets that sometimes it feels like there’s a lot to think about.

It’s actually totally valid to feel overwhelmed, so luna’s here with a guide on making the right choices, to help you if you're struggling 👇

Put yourself first

Of course, it’s great to think about other people, but these choices affect your life, so it’s okay to put your own needs first.

For example, if a friend wants you to pick the same school subject as them even though you don't like it, go with what you enjoy.

Basically, don’t feel pressured into doing things just to please people ✨

And remember, you don't have to do anything that makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe.

Write it down

Sometimes, it can be difficult to think about stuff if there’s a lot going on in your head.

Writing your thoughts down can help you organise them and see things more clearly ✍️

Pros and cons lists

These can be helpful if you’re thinking through multiple options.

Writing down the good and bad parts of each option can help you compare them.

Trust your gut

Once you’ve thought things through, notice how each option makes you feel.

If one leaves you feeling worried or uneasy, that’s worth listening to 💗

Speak to people you trust

Getting a second opinion from someone you trust, like a parent, can make things feel much clearer 💕

Chatting to someone who’s made a similar choice, or a teacher or careers adviser for school stuff, can really help too.

Do your research

Make sure you have all the information you need to make a proper decision.

That might mean visiting a college, or reading up on a subject before you pick it.

You may find out some information which sways you one way or another.

It’s okay to change your mind

Sometimes you might look back and feel like you made the wrong choice.

That’s okay, nobody gets it right every time.

Lots of people change their minds and try new paths.

What matters is that you made the best choice you could at the time.

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