by Anne Kruse
Are you a good decision-maker? If this question renders you unable to decide, then it’s time to examine the situation a bit more closely. The ability to make a good decision for yourself is vital to your overall wellbeing. Your health and wellness, quality family time, relationships, success at work and athletic performance depend on it. The decision to buy a hot tub warrants a thoughtful, logical approach.
The ability to make a good decision for yourself is vital to your overall wellbeing.
Today’s shoppers must yield to the power of the potentially life-changing mouse click. Your actions leading up to “the click” can foster confidence in your purchase, or leave you with remorse. A lot of effort goes into making that final click or “Yes” to purchase your hot tub. It takes a series of questions, clicks, decisions, visits to dealers, discussions and more clicks to get to your final destination. Once you’ve done your due diligence, that final click will be an easy exciting one. Effective decision-making skills will get you there.
If it’s been awhile since your decision-making skills have been evaluated, today’s your day. A refresher is always a good thing. These skills are essential tools for making any type of decision ranging from breakfast choices to important purchases like a hot tub.
The following tips will enhance your decision-making skills.
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Keep track of the process
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Buy a notebook and write down all the information you gather for making your decision. This helps you remain organized. It also allows you to review your research during the process and prior to making your final hot tub purchase decision.
Make a list of questions for each category that will get you the information you need.
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Ask yourself the right questions
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A hot tub serves many purposes. What issues do you want your hot tub to address? The benefits of owning a hot tub include improved muscle recovery, stress management and improved relaxation. On a scale of 1 to 10 how important is it to you to reap these health benefits? Is the outcome worth your investment? Write down your answers.
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Break the issue into sections
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A large issue is less overwhelming when it is broken into parts. Deal with each aspect of your purchase separately. For example timeframes, finances, space availability, dealer selection, and service providers. Make a list of questions for each category that will get you the information you need. Click here for helpful hot tub buying planning tools to assist with the preparation of your purchase.

A hot tub is your own private think tank
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Think before you act
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Determine if you are being impulsive. You want to be sure about your decision. There are a lot of brands that may not live up to your expectations. It is vital that you find a brand you can rely upon that makes an excellent hot tub product.
You want to be sure about your decision. Impulse buys can lead to disappointment.
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Digest information thoroughly
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There’s something to be said for sleeping on a decision before you make it. Not only should you sleep on it but take your time gathering and synthesizing the information you need. Don’t let anyone make you feel rushed. Your decision to buy a hot tub will be an informed decision. Make that happen.
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Stay on task
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Circumstances can hinder forward movement on your hot tub purchase. Perhaps the information you need is delayed. Don’t let it distract you from your goal of improved health and wellbeing. Focus on reaching that final destination. Make your follow-up phone calls. Reach out to the people you trust for encouragement. Follow through on your efforts. You’re worth it.

Imagining that you own a hot tub will help the decision-making process
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Ask what if
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Mentally run through the possible outcomes of your decision. How will it affect you and those around you? There will be a multitude of positive outcomes. Every big decision has positive and potentially not-so-positive outcomes. Write down both and weigh their impact. This allows you to see the benefits in black and white and feel great about owning a hot tub.
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Trust the process
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Rely upon a proven method for making an informed decision. Sometimes it is challenging to pull everything together. If it gets overwhelming tell yourself to trust the process. Do the work one step at a time. Review the notes in your notebook. This will improve the amount of trust you have in yourself and your decision making skills.
Rely upon a proven method for making an informed decision.
Purchasing a hot tub is an important decision. You are capable and ready to make that happen. Improved health and wellbeing are one click away. Go for it!
If you’re already an owner we would love to hear how you made your decision to purchase your hot tub.
We are passionate hot tub enthusiasts and appreciate your interest in learning. Read more about the benefits of hot tub use in our hot tub resource library. We are your source for reliable information.
Download a brochure or visit the “Download a Brochure” tab in the toolbar. At Caldera® Spas we take pride in helping you find ways to “Come to Life®.” We know you’re worth it. Feel Good. Live Well. We’re all in this together.
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