Trying to do so simply doesn’t work because no one can see all possible scenarios in advance.

Trying to think things through 50 times can be a way to try to control everything. To cover every eventuality so you don't risk making a mistake, fail or looking like a fool.

• Get a good start, that will set the tone for your day. (read or work-out and then start with the most important task of the day).
• Single-task and take regular breaks. This will help you to keep a sharp focus during your day and to get what’s most important done while al...

When you are thinking and thinking about something ask yourself: Will this matter in 5 years? Or even in 5 weeks?

It allows you to stop thinking about something and to focus your time and energy on something else that actually does matter to you.

Ask yourself: "What is the worst than can happen?".

You will find that the worst that could realistically happen is usually something that is not as scary as what your mind running wild with vague fear could produce.

• For small decisions like if you should go and do the dishes, respond to an email or work out, give myself 30 seconds or less to make a decision.
• For somewhat larger decisions that would  take you days or weeks to think through in general, use a deadline for 30 minutes o...