Decisiveness actually isn’t a personality trait.
Here, get two specific tips from therapists for how to overcome indecision.
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But making bigger-ticket choices comes more naturally to some people than others.
The good news is that its possible to learn how to overcome indecision, according to experts.
It can be such a healing practice to start becoming comfortable with people not fully agreeing with our decisions.
certified meditation teacher, writer, and integrative therapist based in the Bay Area
To learn how to overcome indecision, its important to first identify what what matters to you.
Next, set healthy boundaries to protect yourself from external opinions.
Trust yourself to make the right choice
Dr. Gallagher suggests starting small.
Make something that you want for dinner without asking for approval first, she says.
Remind yourself that when youre accommodating everyone else, it can make decisions even harder.
Eventually, these new habits will allow you to make bigger decisions with confidence.
At some point, just make the decision, Dr. Gallagher adds.
Dont go back and re-evaluate it.
You may need to unpack the underpinnings of this, she says.
certified meditation teacher, writer, and integrative therapist based in the Bay Area
Indecisiveness can be a symptom of anxiety and depression, or you could be dealing with something else entirely.
Either way, reach out for help.
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