Imagine you are standing at a crossroads with ten different paths. You are so worried about picking the “best” one that you just sit down in the dirt and don’t move at all! But even sitting in the dirt is a choice. It’s better to pick a path, walk for a little bit, and see if you find anything more interesting or reassuring.
Why This Happens: Indecision is often a “behaviour loop” meant to protect you from “anticipated judgement” or failure. Your brain is “overloaded” with too many pieces of information—what we call Cognitive Overload. To save energy, your body chooses “stagnation” (doing nothing) because it feels safer than a potential mistake.
How to Fix It: Use the “10/10/10 Rule”. Ask yourself: “Will this decision matter in 10 minutes? 10 months? 10 years?”. This clears the “mental dust” and helps you see the “Big Picture”. If it’s not a life-or-death emergency, use the “Think > Talk > Do” method to move forward slowly.
Context: Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung taught that we must find our “uniqueness” rather than following a standard path. Decision-making is part of constructing your “Durable Self.” If you don’t choose, you become “someone else’s client” rather than the architect of your own balance.
