Making good decisions can feel tougher than ever, especially when there’s so much uncertainty in the world. When it feels like you have less control and less clarity about the future, it’s easy to feel paralysed.

In this amazingly helpful video, Marika Messager suggests that instead of trying to force control, you should adopt three key strategies to navigate this new landscape of decision-making.

The first strategy is to embrace optionality over control. It’s a natural human tendency to want to control every aspect of our lives, but in a rapidly changing world, this is often impossible. Marika suggests a powerful shift in mindset: instead of clinging to one rigid plan, you should create multiple potential paths. This isn’t about being indecisive; it’s about being prepared.

Next, you need to level up your emotional intelligence. When faced with a tough decision, the stress and anxiety can be overwhelming.

Finally, Marika advises us to embrace change and reassess frequently. In a world defined by impermanence, a “set it and forget it” approach to major life decisions is no longer practical.

By shifting your mindset from control to adaptability, strengthening your emotional resilience, and staying agile in your decisions, you can move forward with greater clarity and confidence, even when the path ahead is a little blurry.