How to make better decisions, and overcome overthinking
As you know, most of the time, we all know exactly what we need to do in order to reach our goals, albeit some moments of uncertainty when overthinking stalls us from taking action. This stems from not knowing if what we know as a “good option” is actually the best and easiest way to ultimately achieve what we really want. How can we make better decisions in moments of uncertainty?
Sometimes, we wonder if what we think we want is actually what’s best for us, or if we’re making a mistake. And knowing this for sure helps us determine if to proceed—if the task is worth our effort—, hence, give us a reason to rectify or the motivation we need to be able to carry on.
As you know, life is not only about making good decisions but also about acting on them. Those that always make and act on good decisions will eventually achieve all their goals in life. But, is there a way to always make and act on good decisions?
My goal in this article is not to explore why people knowingly or unknowingly make and act on bad decisions, but to sum up a few pitfalls we encounter when making decisions, how to overcome them, and how to always find the best possible option and stick to it. So, let’s go.
