Were you aware that having too many options can lead to an unhappy and unfulfilling life? Pondering on too many choices as it relates to living your passion and pursuing your dreams can lead you to avoid making decisions altogether. And here is why.
When you are faced with many choices, your mind’s natural reaction is to go into problem-solving mode. So as the number of options increases, you tend to overanalyze, which causes you to get stuck in an indecision loop, which leads to mental fatigue and demotivation.
What are the solutions?
Put limits on your options. Having less options forces you to direct your time, effort, and mental resources on the task or idea that is both urgent and important.
Place a value on your time. In other words, commit to the activity that will yield the most favorable outcomes and sustainable results with the least opportunity cost.
Avoid the “perfect” option. This means becoming comfortable with the idea of perfecting the good—preferably, the option that is tied to your passion.
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“Perfecting the Good”. That is going to be my new mantra as I prep for the coming school year. 👍🏾
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Awesomeness! 🙂
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Coming from an indecisive person having two options are too much, what more if it exceeds? I like the avoid the perfect option tip. 🙂
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Thank you! Specific and manageable targets in the direction of one’s purpose is key. 🙂
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Speaking as a musician, too many options for creativity can be a burden. With full digital recording software, the possibilities are endless… and yet I often toy around with random instruments and effects with no actual productivity. Meanwhile, some of my best work has been made on a four-track cassette station.
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Thanks for sharing this practical example.
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Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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Thank you for the reblog! 🙂
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Easier said than done, most of the time I think, but a timely reminder…
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Indeed! If it were easy, then everybody would be winning at the highest levels.
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That might be why courage comes in many levels…
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🙂
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Wow very well put. We bump in to this all the time as full-time RV’ers because anything is an option which makes trip planning hard and not so much fun. Thank you for sharing your insight.
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Thank you! We certainly do not want “options” getting in the way of adventure and bliss.
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True too many options will also be confusing. Your suggestions are great, but for a fickle minded person like myself, I also seek multiple opinions in the end, go with you heart. That is my option as everything happens for a reason.
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Interestingly, today’s episode of my podcast goes in depth about the concept of “everything happens for a reason.” Thanks for sharing.
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