02/13/2025

How to Overcome Decision Paralysis

It goes beyond "trusting your gut"

Q: How can I overcome decision paralysis?

A: I feel this one. I think we all do. By most estimates, the average person makes around 35,000 decisions per day. Most of those are small choices like what to wear, what to have for lunch, what to post on social media. Hopefully you’re not paralyzed by those choices. But you also shouldn't discount them completely. If you spend too much time mulling over the less consequential parts of life, you can end up with decision fatigue.

Decision fatigue leaves your brain too tired to make the choices that really matter. It's why some of the most successful people either automate or outsource those thousands of little choices (and why former President Barack Obama always wore the same types of suits).

After you cut down on the mental load of those thousands of small choices, you will hopefully have a bit more space to think about life’s big decisions: Should you leave your job? Should you get divorced? Should you have a child? Where should you go on vacation?

Please select this link to read the complete article from Fast Company.