Introduction
I’m a lazy gardener. You heard me. I don’t like gardening, but I do it because it makes my home look full of life. Why do I do something that I don’t want to do? For the same reason you get out of bed every morning and go to work: it’s necessary. The thing is, being a lazy gardener comes with its own unique set of problems. For example, when you’re in the garden center shopping for plants, how do you decide which ones will have the best ROI—or return on investment? How can you make decisions without wasting too much time or energy or money? Here are seven simple tips that have helped me through the years—and maybe they’ll help you too!
The easiest way to make a decision is to think about what you want.
The easiest way to make a decision is to think about what you want.
It sounds obvious, but knowing what you want is the first step to making a decision. If you don’t know what your priorities are or how to prioritize them, it’s hard for any decision making process to work for you. You can analyze each option until the cows come home, but if none of them fit with your needs and preferences and goals, then there will never be an option that feels right—and that means no actionable decisions either way!
Figure out your priorities and align them with your decisions.
- First, figure out your priorities and align them with your decisions.
This is the first step to making a decision, but it’s also one of the most important. If you don’t know what matters to you and what doesn’t, then how will you know if a decision is right or wrong? The best way to figure out what matters to you is to think about it!
There are many different ways that people use their brains when they try to make decisions. Some people like writing down a list of pros and cons; others prefer drawing pictures or creating diagrams in their head. If none of those options appeal to you, there is always a tool called “the decision making model” which was invented by Richard Thaler (author of Misbehaving) that can help guide through this process by asking yourself questions like: What are my options? Which ones are better than others? Can I break these choices down further into smaller parts so I’m less overwhelmed?
Be aware of the wider scope of your decisions
The wider scope of your decisions is important to consider when making decisions.
The wider scope of your decisions is important to consider before making any decisions.
The wider scope of your decision making process is useful in making decisions.
You can make good quick decisions if you know how to use shortcuts.
If you’re looking for a quick way to make decisions, there are some tried-and-true methods that will help you get the job done.
Here’s what they are:
- Decision tree or decision matrix
- “If-then” method (if A then B)
- Best guess method (best guess if A then B)
- What if? method (what would happen if I did this?) * Pros & cons method (pros and cons of doing something vs not doing it) * Prioritize method (prioritize all your tasks and then work on each one until completed).
Ask yourself, “How much do I care?” when making decisions you don’t really have strong opinions on.
The best way to make a quick decision is to ask yourself, “How much do I care?” It’s that simple. If you don’t care at all, then go with the first option because it will be easier than choosing the second option. If you love one thing and hate another, it may take some thinking to decide which action would make you happiest in the long run—but with this question as your guide, at least now there are no surprises!
Don’t let the opinions of others overly influence your own opinions.
Make sure that your decisions are yours and not just what other people think is best. You may be afraid to make a decision because it’s hard, but don’t let the fear of making the wrong decision stop you from making any decision at all. Don’t let others decide for you and don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself when someone tells you that they know better than you do.
Decide what works best for your life without letting others influence your opinion of which choice is best or most appropriate for this situation.
And finally, if all else fails, don’t be afraid to ask for advice.
If all else fails, don’t be afraid to ask for advice. If you have a friend or family member who knows more about your situation than you do, or has been in a similar one before and walked away with a positive outcome, they’re probably the best person to ask.
If you don’t know anyone like that, it’s time to call in the experts. Don’t be shy about asking for help from someone who has more experience than you—and if they’re not willing to give up their secrets, find another expert!
Don’t forget those people who share your goals as well: people who want what’s best for everyone involved should always be able to provide some solid input when it comes down to making decisions about certain situations (and there are plenty of situations where this applies).
A decision making guide for lazy gardeners who don’t want to put a lot of thought into their choices
So, you’re a lazy gardener. The best way to make a decision is by thinking about what you want. You know what you want more than anything? A garden that reflects your values and doesn’t take up much of your time.
That means it would be best to choose one type of plant over another based on what will look good in the space, require less maintenance than others, and appeal to your aesthetic sensibilities—while also not dying before you can get rid of them!
But how do you do all that without putting any thought into it? That’s where my lazy gardening guide comes in. As a lazy gardener myself, I know how hard it can be sometimes just figuring out which plants are worth taking home from the store—but here are some tips for making better decisions when buying plants (and other things).
Conclusion
We hope this guide will help you make more informed decisions in your life and in your garden. Remember, if all else fails don’t be afraid to ask for advice—but always give yourself credit for the good judgments you make!