Ep 101 // How to Make Decisions About Your Future with God - Interview with Lauren Black

Join host Megan Nilsen as she interviews Lauren Black, decision coach and creator of the SAIL Method. They discuss overcoming overthinking, making confident decisions aligned with God's will, and practical frameworks for decision-making as Christian women.

Key Points:

• Lauren's background growing up in a Christian home and early experiences evangelizing
• The SAIL Method framework for decision-making:
• S - Self-awareness
• A - Impact assessment across 5 areas (relational, physical, emotional, financial, spiritual)
• I - Impact zones
• L - Litmus test of priorities
• Discussion of balancing head vs. heart in decision-making
• Importance of accountability and writing down decisions
• How to discern between overthinking and God saying "wait"

Discussion Questions:

Megan and Lauren discussed their shared experience as classic overthinkers. What are some key factors that contribute to overthinking according to their conversation?

The episode discussed the integration of self-awareness in decision making. Why is self-awareness crucial, and how can one develop it?

The conversation highlighted the need for accountability, especially when setting goals. How can accountability be effectively implemented in a way that honors one's faith and personal commitments?

Notable Quotes:

"Sometimes God gives us the chance to make our own choices."

"For people who are over-thinkers it's just good practice in general that when you've made that decision and you've done the groundwork, you have it written out that these are my goals and my desires. These are the impacts it's going to have. And this is the reason I am choosing path A. You write that down and you stick to that."

Resources Mentioned:

• Anchored Decisions Podcast
• Atomic Habits by James Clear
• Lauren's Decision Guides

Connect with Lauren:

Website: anchored decisions.com

Instagram/Facebook: @anchoreddecisions

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Megan is a Kingdom clarity coach, author, and speaker who helps God’s people move past CONFUSION and gain CLARITY. To align with God’s voice and get activated into their divine destiny! Join her to have conversations on reframing life, love, and calling to live the life God has so purposefully created for you.

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