141: Break the Cycle of Indecision and Learn How to Do the Next Right Thing (feat. Emily P. Freeman)

Right now, I’ll bet you’re juggling a few key decisions in various areas of your life, be it work, in a relationship, with your kids, or even school. And if you’re anything like me, the prospect of having to wade through not just one, but many unmade decisions can be really overwhelming. You know that when we have a decision to make and the answer isn't clear, what we want more than anything is peace, clarity, and a nudge in the right direction. So if you have trouble making decisions, because of either chronic hesitation you've always lived with or a more recent onset of decision fatigue, today’s conversation is going to be valuable for you as we’re joined by Emily P. Freeman. Emily P. Freeman is a writer, creative director, and spiritual mentor who helps create space for the soul to breathe so people can walk in step with their calling. She is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Simply Tuesday, and her podcast, “The Next Right Thing,” has quickly become a viral sensation. In today’s conversation, Emily offers a fresh way of practicing familiar but often forgotten advice: simply do the next right thing, not everything all at once. Friends, it’s time to stop juggling. And it’s time to stop the cycle of indecision. With this simple, soulful practice, it is possible to clear the decision-making chaos, quiet the fear of choosing wrong, and find the courage to finally decide without regret or second-guessing. Whether you're in the midst of a major life transition or are weary of the low-grade anxiety that daily life can bring, I believe our conversation with Emily is going to create space for your soul to breathe so you can live life with God at a gentle pace and discern your next right thing. Buy the Book Nothing gets our attention like an unmade decision: Should I accept the new position? Which schooling choice is best for my kids? How can I support my aging parents? When we have a decision to make and the answer isn't clear, what we want more than anything is peace, clarity, and a nudge in the right direction. If you have trouble making decisions, because of either chronic hesitation you've always lived with or a more recent onset of decision fatigue, Emily P. Freeman offers a fresh way of practicing familiar but often forgotten advice: simply do the next right thing. With this simple, soulful practice, it is possible to clear the decision-making chaos, quiet the fear of choosing wrong, and find the courage to finally decide without regret or second-guessing. Whether you're in the midst of a major life transition or are weary of the low-grade anxiety that daily life can bring, Emily helps create space for your soul to breathe so you can live life with God at a gentle pace and discern your next right thing in love. Buy The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions now. Review “Win Today” Click here to read the ratings, or even better, please leave me a rating and review on iTunes. Your rating will help the podcast get noticed and positioned on iTunes. What Listeners Are Saying… “So great to find a podcast that is both encouraging and challenging! It is professionally produced, yet still has an informal feel like I’m hanging out with Chris… And frankly, I’d love to hang out with him! I really appreciate his heart and have been able to apply many of his topics in my life to help me grow professionally, physically, and relationally. A+!”