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Life is full of choices, and they are what define the course our journey takes. We are faced with tough decisions at all important milestones in our lives. For instance, choosing the right career is a dilemma for many students. As we grow up, finding the right job becomes another major decision to be taken. Other decisions and choices include marriage, raising children, moving to other places for work or education, etc.

A lot of times, we get stuck between these options and find ourselves unable to make a choice. It may seem like there’s no way out, however, there is, in fact, away. When a dilemma clouds your mind, there are a few techniques that can help you arrive at an informed decision, or at least present the facts before you practice. That’s what this article is all about; some ways to make taking life-altering decisions easy. Let’s take a look.

Research – Weigh Out the Pros and Cons

There is a lot of information available on the internet. When there is absolutely no dearth of know-how that you can use to make your choice, it becomes much easier. For example, say you are looking at two postgraduate courses in Universities abroad. You have 2 offers – Finance and Marketing. You are interested in both and have studied them as well. How would you choose?

Check the curriculum for both courses. Then check the institute’s ranking and placement history. Next would be the fees. And on the course front, you could check the average employability rate in that country. You would also check average salaries for freshers and slightly experienced candidates, the risks associated with both profiles in terms of employment (like lay-off statistics), and then opt for the more secure option. Almost all institutions also have third-party reviews – alumni or parents – who would give their views on whether the place is worth it or not. Check various sites for these reviews. You can also get in touch with the alumni and find out how they rate their experience.

Write Down Your Options

Once you have all the information, jot it down on a piece of paper. Mind you, so much data is hard to remember all at once when you really need to sit and deliberate over it. When you get things down on paper, visualizing them and making a comparison is always easier. It is true that you have probably weighed out the options in your mind and know all there is to know about them; but at the time of making a comparison, things sometimes don’t pop into the mind immediately. Write everything down – you may feel that something is not important enough to be noted, but, when it finally comes to making the decision, every small thing counts. When you are very involved in a situation, it is best to have it on paper beforehand so that you can get a clear picture.

Talk to Someone

It is always great to get a personal opinion from somebody who is more experienced or wiser. A lot of new parents read up on books, guides, and endless articles on how to raise children well. But at the end of the day, our own parents, aunts, grandparents, are the ultimate advice-givers and helpers. You may feel that their views are old –fashioned, but they are already experienced and possess years of wisdom to impart. And there is also the issue of trust; talking to someone whom you trust will make your decision-making process easier. There are plenty of professional counselors out there as well; these people have experience in helping us cope with major, life-altering decisions and the feelings that come with it. Talking to a counselor could also help you get a perspective on things.

Do You Really Want to Do It? Decide

This is really the final question, and the last consideration to be made. Do you really want to do it? Are you comfortable with that decision? Are you sure about that course, or saying yes to that person for marriage, or opting to quit your job instead of going abroad? Don’t settle for one thing because you need to choose something. There is always the option of exploring something different altogether. It doesn’t have to be the better of the two. Settling isn’t an option. So if you are not convinced about either of your options, just chuck them and start afresh. The intention is your happiness and satisfaction, with as few regrets as possible. It helps to give the thought some time and revisit it after a few days. You may be able to see it in a new light, and this can help you make a wiser decision.

Parting Thoughts

So there you have it, some steps to ease your dilemma. Just remember that when you decide on something, there will be doubts, questions, and insecurities. That is human nature. Hence, it is important to be completely informed, or else extremely firm in your conviction. Either way, once you choose, just do it.

Claudia Corina Cejas for Digital Communication CCC

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My mum told me once that she was delighted since the very moment she knew I was coming. She actually remarks that even though the test was negative, she was sure I was there. A kind of magic, we could say. I’ve always believe it because it fits perfectly well in the whole ‘mummy-idea’ and the pregnancy myths of happiness. Until I’ve got pregnant.

When I first saw my (second) pregnancy test, with a very light extra pink line, my only thought was that my whole world was falling apart. But I was a 36 years old, professional, happily-married-for-a-decade, independent woman. And, the most important, I’ve talked with my partner and we both agreed that we could start “trying” (It came very fast, I’ve to admit).

So, what was the problem? First: the idea that a baby takes all your time. I’ve always found the time to do what I like. And, “what I like” is a never-ending list that renews at every moment. When would I go back to do all this stuff? How long would my life be in a pause? Doesn’t a pregnancy myth say anything about it?

I had another big concern: I had no job. I’d started as an independent worker, but I’ve recently lost my clients. And in my country, the phrase “economic crisis” is as common as beef. Then I found out I had new problems that started coming to the surface while my hormones were diving in my brain.

My solo conversations were mostly like this:

• I need to update my LinkedIn.
• Yes, let’s write that you’re pregnant so no one will hire you.
• Ok, what if I develop a web tool that…
• Yeah, of course, you have five minutes, because soon there’s going to be a baby around.
• I can save some money to invest in…
• Sure! Invest whatever you have after buying: pacifiers, diapers, toys, a cradle, a baby trolley…
• You win. I’ll make some coffee.
• Caffeine is not recommended for the baby, you unconscious mother! You can’t drink wine either. And don’t trust carbs! Remember: you’ll get fatter and fatter.
• I can exercise.
• What are you going to do? Run? Ask Google: mothers are not supposed to run in the first trimester. I’m saving your life here!
• Not Google. Let’s find a doctor!
• Luckily husband has medical insurance because as an independent worker yours sucks! If at least you had ONE client!
• I have to update my LinkedIn! Oh damn!

It could be even worse. Wasn’t I expecting happiness? What was wrong with me??!! I’ve thought about it in this last 5 months of gestation. Spoiler alert: THERE’S NOTHING WRONG. We just believed the pregnancy myths.

If you ask other women, it doesn’t matter if you have a partner or not… actually, it doesn’t even matter if you asked: “You HAVE to have kids” because… wait for it… “It’ll make you SO HAPPY”. In that way (or others) it’s imposed in a very urgent way that being a mother is the most special and the most important thing you can do, it will “complete” you as a woman (Yes, people think we’re a kind of puzzle missing a piece). Your child will bring you tons of joy since the very beginning!

But, once I’ve got knocked up, everything changed. When I told my mother/friends about my maniac thoughts, all of a sudden, epiphany! All of them told me that they had gone through the same ideas: their world fell apart while a baby started filling in every single space in their brains. They felt desperate, strangers in their own bodies, overthinking about what could happen and especially, shame: the shame of those feelings because they weren’t living up to the pregnancy myth. That’s why they never shared them!

The truth is that society wants us to be mothers. There’s also this “only way” for doing it and feeling it. It claims that you will enjoy every second; that you’ll feel always awesome, except for some nausea at the beginning; that you’ll be peaceful while your child grows inside you because it’s “Nature”; and “Nature” knows best. How can we stand up against all this marketing?? Easy: it’s a lie!

Pregnancy myths smashed: neither the best nor the worst – just different

The whole process is strange; it’s full of changes in our bodies and minds. Your body change isn’t romantic at all: your belly grows even when you don’t notice it; you don’t go to the bathroom as frequently as you used to, or you go every five seconds; your back and your uterus aches very often; your tits also aches and they grow (this last thing may be funny). You may feel nausea. I didn’t; not even once (myth!)

It’s also a rollercoaster of emotions: one morning you are all excited because you can feel something moving inside and that very afternoon you are crying in your bed because you have no idea how to cook. Maybe you feel exactly the opposite for the very same reasons. So, you cry a lot. Of course, you also have happy times. In my experience, some of them were during ultrasounds: you can actually count his/her fingers! You start thinking about names and imagine things you could do together. And you cry again!

There’re moments when you completely forget you’re pregnant and your life just goes on. And of course, also exists truly scaring moments, when you’re worried about his/her health and yours. You may experience so many and so different things. You yourself are completely out of control!

No more myths!

Pregnancy is not just one feeling or one idea. It’s exclusive of every single woman. And as a woman, you may don’t want to go through it. We don’t need to experience everything. We can choose, and remember: You’ll do great, however you feel about it.

Writter: Analia Cola for Digital Communication CCC

Edition: Claudia Corina Cejas

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Since I was very young we learn to dance from our parent’s hands. But not everybody has this cultural approach. I came from a Latin American country, like Shakira, Ricky Martin and Luis Fonsi (anybody hasn’t listened “Despacito”?), and mainly where the Zumba born. That is why I love to dance but even more workout.

That’s why I seriously recommend this alternative that became a brand and gives a named to the Latin-aerobic classes we used to take a long time ago in my country (an astute businessman who patented the brand). Luckily, Zumba is nowadays a huge success around the world, and there are very good reasons for this. I can assure that Zumba is very perfect for your wellness.

Here are the 4 main reasons to take Zumba classes

1. It has aerobics benefits: At its core, Zumba is a mix of dance and fitness. You will be burning calories with intervals that faster or slower choreographies provide. This maximizes the fat -burning and the work out is for the whole body, this enjoyable fitness methodology touches on nearly every muscle and joint. Aside from the heart.

2. It connects you with the dance: The joyful Zumba Music will bring you cheerful mood, positivity, and intensity. Not everybody is Madonna or Patrick Swayze dancing, however, is not an elementary condition to start Zumba. Choreographies are overall easy, and you will have all the time what you need to get used to every new step. No one will force you to be a professional dancer! On the contrary, you will find sooner being a John Travolta on the dance floor because is easy to remember all moves. Moreover, energizing and catchy songs will be stuck inside your brain for a while. And you will probably leave every class singing loudly and being up to date with the hip music in clubs

3. Is inclusive: All levels are offered for everybody. Due to Zumba is based on music and dance, is a universal language for people of all ages, nationalities, and sex. Doesn’t matter if you don’t understand the lyrics. You only need to feel the music and don’t be shy about making mistakes. Everybody does! I had instructors who also suggested dancing between us, being easier making new friends.

4. Improves coordination: Zumba classes reinforce coordination which is very important as much as we get older. This body awareness refers to the ability to know where your body is in space, thanks to the beat of the music. Your senses are 100% involve and your brain is working full time. Subsequence, your main body organs: heart and brain will remain active and healthy

Regarding Zumba, I think, the most significant aspect to emphasize, is be conscious we are taking care of ourselves while we are having a lot of fun and working out won’t be noticed as an obligation.

Claudia Corina Cejas

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