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As we approach the end of the year, it's time to make some big decisions and set our intentions for the future. And what better day to do so than on Make Up Your Mind Day on December 31? This holiday was created in honor of all the people out there who struggle with making decisions, big or small. It's a chance to reflect on the past year and think about how we want to shape our lives in the coming one. So let's embrace this day with enthusiasm and determination as we make those tough choices and commit to our goals for a brighter tomorrow!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Origins of Make Up Your Mind Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Make Up Your Mind Day is believed to have been originated in America during the 1990s, although the exact year and the founder of the holiday are still not definitively known.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise in Popularity</div><div class='timeline-text'>The day gained more recognition during the early 2000s as people looked for fun ways to wrap up the year and make important decisions.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Starting New Year Resolutions</div><div class='timeline-text'>The holiday started getting associated with the tradition of setting New Year resolutions as it falls on the last day of the year.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Online Engagement Increases</div><div class='timeline-text'>As social media platforms became increasingly popular, online engagement around Make Up Your Mind Day began to rise.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>COVID-19 Impact</div><div class='timeline-text'>The COVID-19 pandemic put a different perspective on Make Up Your Mind Day, as people were faced with many challenging and important decisions.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try a new hobby</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take advantage of Make Up Your Mind Day by trying out a new hobby you've been thinking about. Whether it's painting, cooking, or learning a new language, give it a try and see if it's something you want to continue pursuing.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a pros and cons list</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you're struggling with an important decision, use Make Up Your Mind Day to make a pros and cons list. Writing down the potential benefits and drawbacks can help clarify your thoughts and make it easier to come to a decision.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a solo day</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spend the day alone, away from distractions, and focus on making up your mind about something that has been weighing on you. Take a walk, meditate, or simply sit in quiet reflection to help you come to a decision.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Discuss with a trusted friend</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Have a heart-to-heart conversation with a close friend or family member about the decision you're struggling with. Sometimes talking it out with someone else can provide a fresh perspective and help you make up your mind.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take a day trip</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get out of your usual environment and take a day trip to a nearby town or city. The change of scenery may help clear your mind and make it easier to make up your mind about an important decision.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages decision-making skills</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Make Up Your Mind Day is a great reminder to take control of your decisions and make choices that will positively impact your life. It's an opportunity to practice exercising your decision-making muscles and becoming more confident in the choices you make.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It can lead to greater productivity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Indecision can often lead to procrastination and wasted time. By making up our minds quickly, we can focus on taking action and moving forward with our goals and tasks. Make Up Your Mind Day is a great motivator for being more efficient and productive.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes self-awareness</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By actively making decisions, we become more aware of our own thoughts, values, and desires. Make Up Your Mind Day challenges us to listen to our intuition and trust ourselves, leading to greater self-awareness and confidence in our decision-making abilities.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Setting goals leads to greater success in decision making</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to psychologist Dr. Edwin Locke, people who set specific, difficult goals performed better 90% of the time compared to those who set easy, generic goals. Make Up Your Mind Day is a perfect opportunity to set your goals for the new year.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Our brain naturally struggles with decision-making</h3><p class='facts-content'>Often we are stunted in our decision making due to cognitive biases, or mistakes in reasoning, evaluating, and remembering. These biases can lead us to make irrational decisions, demonstrate the importance of actively working on our decision-making skills as encouraged by Make Up Your Mind Day.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Overthinking can lead to poorer decision making</h3><p class='facts-content'>Studies have shown that overthinking a decision can lead to decision fatigue and ultimately poor choices, underscoring why Make Up Your Mind Day is crucial in promoting swift and confident decisions.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Decision making skills can improve with practice</h3><p class='facts-content'>Like other skills, decision-making abilities can be developed and improved over time. Make Up Your Mind Day is an occasion to consciously work on these skills and improve our capacity to make sound choices.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Intuition plays a key role in decision making</h3><p class='facts-content'>Contrary to popular belief, gut feelings or intuition are not irrational. They are rapid-fire decisions that your brain makes based on past experiences and patterns. Trusting your gut on Make Up Your Mind Day can often lead to decisions that align with your values and desired outcomes.</p></div></div>
Make Up Your Mind Day is celebrated on December 31 every year. In 2024 Make Up Your Mind Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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