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Some people say they’d take action if only they knew what their first baby step was.
Well, here are common ones. Perhaps you'll find one or more worth trying, if only to help you to decide what your second step should be.
32 Possible First Baby Steps
What would your wiser twin tell you to do?
Google a prospective career, for example, [“genetic counselor” careers]
Google your problem, for example, [introverts, dating]
Check out an online forum. Perhaps post a question.
Sit down. Put on a CD of relaxing music. Think about your issue. When the CD ends, decide.
Write pros and cons.
Journal about it.
Write a one-page paper about it.
Take a one-hour to one day class to help you gain not only information but clarity about the decision.
Invite a few friends to spend a weekend in a cabin, hotel, your home, whatever. Discuss your problem through the weekend.
Go on a retreat.
Think about your issue in the shower.
Think about it as you take a walk. Keep a memo pad with you to take notes.
Think about it the next time you’re driving somewhere. Decide when you arrive.
Make a tentative decision. After 24 hours, confirm or refute it.
If you decided “No,” what would you do instead?
Decide that you’ll decide in (insert time: 24 hours? One week?)
For 24 hours, don’t let yourself think about it. Then decide.
Flip a coin to decide. How do you feel about the choice when you’ve done that?
Talk with a colleague: by phone, in-person, email, whatever.
Talk with an expert.
Talk with a friend.
Talk with a romantic partner.
What would your most respected parent or stepparent think? Does that matter?
Talk with a family member.
Talk with your college or graduate school advisor.
Talk with your spiritual advisor.
Query someone on LinkedIn.
Find a book on your issue that you’d enjoy at least skimming. Remember that Amazon lets you look inside many of its books, including searching on whatever terms you like.
Visit a place that would get you information or a feeling about that option you’re considering.
Volunteer for a day or three.
Decide that no decision is the best decision, at least for now.
Other (specify:)
The takeaway
Okay, would you like to try one or more of these baby steps to move yourself forward?
