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Stop Overthinking! tips for better decision-making

Overthinking is a common pitfall in decision-making. This includes endlessly gathering information, analyzing pros and cons from every angle, and trying to think through every possible outcome. The result is often mental exhaustion as well as “analysis paralysis” – the inability to move forward with a decision.

Our Stop Overthinking! worksheet offers ten principles for avoiding overthinking and navigating decisions with greater ease. These address common mindsets and behaviors that get in the way of smooth decision-making, such as trying to avoid all risk or uncertainty and relying too much on the advice of others. Practice-oriented tips provide concrete suggestions for more empowered decision-making.

Use this worksheet to support clients who struggle with overthinking and decision-making. This includes clients who suffer from catastrophic thinking, self-doubt, procrastination, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors. Assign the tips as homework or ask clients to write about how they’ve struggled with one or more of the principles listed on the worksheet.

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References

1. Forbes Coaches Council. (2021, May 13). Enhancing decision-making skills: 12 tips for overthinking executives. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2021/05/13/enhancing-decision-making-skills-12-tips-for-overthinking-executives/?sh=69f6aff81b93

2. Huber, F., Köcher, S., Vogel, J., & Meyer, F. (2012). Dazing diversity: Investigating the determinants and consequences of decision paralysis. Psychology & Marketing, 29(6), 467–478.

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