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Last week I posted a simple declaration of how to simplify the decision-making process.  As I embark on this new life I’ve chosen, I have been determined to make decisions based on my beliefs and values rather than what is easy, cheap or popular.  The subject has been in my thoughts all week and I realize that simplistic approach isn’t enough.

There are issues that must be addressed even after making a decision based on what is RIGHT.  Those decisions must be managed, or maintained on a continual basis.

I’ve listed here the issues that I have been thinking about.  I hope those of you who read this post will feel compelled to add any others you may have in the Comments section.

1. ATTITUDES:  Choosing and displaying the right attitudes every day.
2. PRIORITIES:  Determining and acting on IMPORTANT priorities first.
3. HEALTH:  Knowing and following healthy guidelines.
4. RELATIONSHIPS:  Communicating and caring for my loved ones.
5. THOUGHTS:  Practicing and developing spiritual thinking habits.
6. COMMITMENTS:  Making and keeping committments to God every day.
7. FINANCES:  Properly managing my fanancial affairs, living within my means, and always giving to God first.
8. FAITH:  Deepening my testimony and living out my faith every moment of every day.
9. AFFAIRS:  Keeping God’s plan always the priority when initiating and investing in solid, healthy, respectful relationships with people who share my values.
10. GENEROSITY:  Planning for and practicing generosity in all areas of my life at all times, especially when it feels most difficult to do.
11. VALUES:  Embracing and practicing the values that Jesus teaches at all times, in all ways, with all things.
12. GROWTH:  Seeking out improvements where ever and whenever they can be found and focusing on taking steps forward, no matter how small, every day.

These are the critical issues I want to focus on, diligently and with conviction, until they become second nature to me.