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Minimising Decision Overwhelm
Overwhelmed with choices?
List them and allocate a set time for each. Make the best decision in the moment. Any decision, even imperfect, reduces anxiety and propels you forward.
Overthinking stalls progress, while action brings momentum.
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Mastering Everyday Choices
In daily life, we often wrestle with decisions, be it food choices or more complex matters. These choices, though equally appealing, come with trade-offs.
To tackle routine decisions efficiently, establish habits like a regular lunch salad.
This eliminates the need ...
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If/Then Strategy for Unpredictable Choices
For unpredictable scenarios, employ the "if/then" strategy.
Define rules like, "If someone interrupts me twice, I'll respond."
This systematic approach streamlines responses to unforeseeable situations, ensuring swift decision-making.
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The Timer Technique
Complex decisions often paralyze organizations. When faced with equally attractive options and no clear answer, use a timer.
Allocate a set time to deliberate. If clarity doesn't emerge, make a decision and move forward. Waiting for perfect clarity wastes time.
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Embrace Imperfect Decisions
In conclusion, don't linger on indecision. Embrace imperfect choices to avoid wasting precious time seeking absolute clarity.
Forward momentum is the antidote to feeling overwhelmed.
Just like ordering the kale salad for lunch – maybe not the best, b...
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