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236. How to make hard decisions
The Psychology of your 20s
Confront Anxiety with Action, Not Overthinking
The tendency to catastrophize stems from a desire for perfect outcomes and fear of imperfection rather than a genuine pursuit of the best result. This fear creates pressure to perform and cope with any shortcomings. Over-analyzing decisions can serve as a self-soothing mechanism, allowing individuals to feel productive without taking any meaningful action. This behavior, often mistaken for helpfulness, becomes a part of the emotional toolkit during stressful situations. In reality, this endless deliberation prevents effective decision-making and is an offshoot of anxiety, which is alleviated through trust in oneself rather than through excessive contemplation.
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