Ever wonder why deciding what’s for dinner or where to hang a picture can feel like a high-stakes exam? 🤯
It’s actually not a "bad outcome" that we tend to fear - it’s that the experience of not liking your choice feels heavy.
In this episode, we unpack the three habits that secretly make small decisions harder than they need to be:
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Self-judgment: the inner critic that won’t let up.
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Self-abandonment: punishing yourself by sticking with outcomes you don’t like.
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Catastrophizing: treating solvable problems like permanent disasters.
When you spot these patterns, you can cut the mental load in half - and give yourself permission to move through everyday choices with ease!
👉 Links & Resources
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Take the Decision Style Quiz to get personalized tips to make faster, easier choices!
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Grab the 5 Things Clear-Headed Decision Makers Get Right guide for free!
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Fast-track easier decisions everyday with this mini-workshop: Decision Ease Essentials
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Learn about 1:1 coaching + the upcoming Decision Ease Program: Work with Me
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