Hey, Boss Mom! Dana Malstaff here, and I’ve got a real talk session for you today. If you’re anything like me, you’ve found yourself scrolling through endless tools, gadgets, strategies, and opinions—and let’s face it, it can get overwhelming. One minute, you’re sure about a decision, and the next, you’re second-guessing it because someone else has a shiny new idea. But listen, here’s the truth: if you want your business to thrive, you need to get a handle on your decisiveness and trust yourself. So let’s dive in on how to be confident in your decision-making, even when the world’s full of distractions.

Why Decisiveness is Your Secret Superpower

Let’s be honest: making decisions is HARD. Especially when there are a million things pulling at your attention. Every day, there are new tools, new strategies, new voices telling you what you should do, and all that noise can paralyze you. But here’s what I’ve learned: the most successful entrepreneurs aren’t always the smartest or the most prepared—they’re just the ones who make decisions and move forward, even if it’s a little messy at times.

So if you want to build a business that works and feels good, you’ve got to get comfortable with making decisions. The more you make, the more you learn, and the faster you grow. It’s all about taking action—and that starts with making choices. Let’s talk about how to do that.

Tip #1: Know What Decisions You Actually Need to Make

I get it. You look at your to-do list, and it feels like you’ve got a million decisions to make, right? But here’s the thing: you don’t need to make every decision all at once. The first step to being more decisive is to know what decisions you actually need to make.

When I’m starting a new project, I sit down and write out all the decisions I think I’ll need to make. And then I do something really important—I give myself permission not to make those decisions right away. I know, it sounds strange, but trust me. By writing everything down, I create a clear plan for when I need to tackle each decision.

For example, I don’t need to go research tools for a project until I know exactly what the project needs. If I start researching tools too soon, I could waste days comparing options that I don’t even need yet. So, here’s the key: break down your project or goal into small steps, write out the decisions, and then give yourself a timeline for when each decision needs to be made.

Tip #2: Trust Your Go-To People (But Keep It Small)

Here’s the second key to feeling more confident in your decisions: who are you going to trust? It’s so tempting to ask everyone for their opinion, but here’s the problem with that: you’ll get a million different answers. And when you’re overwhelmed with opinions, it’s easy to get stuck in the middle and never move forward.

So, pick your go-to people—the ones who you know will steer you in the right direction. You only need a small circle. For me, I’ve got three people I trust when it comes to making big business decisions. And those people are different for different areas of my life. For example, I trust my mom with family stuff, but she’s not the one I go to when I need advice about scaling my business.

Here’s the trick: once you’ve chosen your three go-to people, stick with them. Don’t go asking a bunch of random folks. Trust your inner circle, and take their advice seriously. If you keep bouncing around from one person to another, you’ll end up paralyzed by too many opinions.

Tip #3: Give Yourself a Deadline (No More Overthinking)

Let’s talk deadlines. I know, it’s easy to say, “I just need more time,” but here’s the deal: if you don’t set a deadline for making your decision, you’ll be stuck in a never-ending loop of second-guessing and overthinking. Trust me, I’ve been there. It’s exhausting.

So, when you have a decision to make, put it on your calendar. Set a clear date for when you’ll make that decision. It doesn’t matter if you’re 100% sure yet—what matters is that you’ve gathered enough info, asked your trusted advisors, and made a choice. If you’re still unsure when the deadline hits, you can extend your time a bit, but don’t make it an indefinite “maybe.” Just pick a date and stick to it.

Here’s something I do when I get to my decision deadline: if I’m still 80% sure about my choice, I make the decision and move forward. If I’m only 50% sure, I’ll give myself a little more time. But the key is to keep moving. No decision is perfect, but if you don’t make one, nothing will ever happen.

How to Be Confident in Your Decision-Making

The truth is, you’re never going to have all the information or feel 100% sure about a decision. But the more you practice being decisive, the easier it becomes to trust yourself and move forward. So, here’s the takeaway: start by figuring out exactly what decisions you need to make, trust a small group of people who know what they’re talking about, and then set a deadline so you can move forward with confidence.

And if you’re still feeling a little stuck, don’t worry! I’ve got your back. Check out my free Trello training at BossMom.com/Trello, where I walk you through how to organize your goals and projects so you can make decisions faster and with more clarity.

Also, if you’re ready to take your business goals to the next level, sign up for my free webinar at BossMom.com/Webinar, where I teach you how to turn those big ideas into actionable steps.

You’ve got this, Boss Mom! Stay focused, get decisive, and keep kicking butt. I’m right here cheering you on every step of the way.