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Steps for Overcoming Indecision: How to Stop Being Decisive?
Decisions are a major source of stress in life. There are many reasons why people make decisions, but the most common reason is because they have no other choice. They don’t want to do something or they don’t feel like doing it. People often think that if only they had done something differently, things would’ve been different. However, when making a decision, there’s always going to be some sort of risk involved. If you’re not careful, your actions could lead to negative consequences such as losing money or even getting into trouble with the law.
When you decide what to do, you might end up doing something that isn’t necessarily right for you. You may end up feeling regretful later on down the road. That’s okay though; you can learn from your mistakes.
There are many ways to deal with indecisiveness. Some people try to avoid making any decisions at all, while others try to focus on one thing at a time. Others still just go ahead and get it done regardless of whether they like it or not.
But which approach will work best for you?
Let’s take a look at some of the things you can try if you find yourself stuck in a rut of indecisiveness from time to time.
5 Steps to Overcoming Indecision: Make a List
Making a list is one of the easiest ways to help you get out of your indecisiveness rut. When you’re trying to decide on something, just write everything down.
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Problem solving by 5–6 years old kindergarten children in a computer programming environment: A case study by G Fessakis, E Gouli, E Mavroudi – Computers & Education, 2013 – Elsevier
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Stop Running from Love: Three Steps to Overcoming Emotional Distancing and Fear of Intimacy by D Miller – 2008 – books.google.com
Kiss and Run: The Single, Picky, and Indecisive Girl’s Guide to Overcoming Fear of Commitment by E Furman – 2007 – books.google.com
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