Struggling With Everyday Decisions? , Here's How to Be More Decisive.<br />Have you ever found yourself scrolling through streaming services, overwhelmed by the thousands of options, <br />so you continue scrolling for what seems like forever?.<br />NPR reports that indecisiveness is a trait that has gained momentum among citizens of the United States since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.<br />NPR reports that indecisiveness is a trait that has gained momentum among citizens of the United States since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.<br />Per the American Psychological Association's yearly <br />'Stress in America' Survey, almost one-third of American adults say they often have trouble making everyday decisions.<br />Per the American Psychological Association's yearly <br />'Stress in America' Survey, almost one-third of American adults say they often have trouble making everyday decisions.<br />Here's how to be less indecisive:.<br />Nothing is Perfect.<br />Have you been frozen by the sheer amount of options on a restaurant menu? Are you afraid of making the "wrong" choice?.<br />Have you been frozen by the sheer amount of options on a restaurant menu? Are you afraid of making the "wrong" choice?.<br />Experts say there is often no perfect choice, and the idea that one may exist could prevent you from choosing at all. Trust yourself.<br />Limit Your Options .<br />Experts say, if possible, give <br />yourself less room to choose.<br />For instance, while at the grocery <br />store, avoid "analysis paralysis" by preparing a list and sticking to it.<br />For instance, while at the grocery <br />store, avoid "analysis paralysis" by preparing a list and sticking to it.<br />Self-Trust.<br />Second opinions can be invaluable, <br />though experts say you must <br />learn to trust yourself.<br />There are situations <br />where I want to sit <br />with the discomfort <br />of making the <br />decision myself, , Monica Johnson, licensed psychologist, via NPR.<br />... and then [I] kind of look at what is the outcome of the decision, so that I can build up trust in my ability to <br />know what's right for me... , Monica Johnson, licensed psychologist, via NPR.<br />... and then [I] kind of look at what is the outcome of the decision, so that I can build up trust in my ability to <br />know what's right for me... , Monica Johnson, licensed psychologist, via NPR
