Psychiatry Myths & Mental HealthBeat Decision Fatigue With These Hacks!
💥 Still stuck on a decision? Try this right now: 💥
Pros and Cons. That simple. Write them down. No overthinking. Just:
Here are the pros.
Here are the cons.
Then use the 10/10/10 rule:
How will you feel about this choice in 10 minutes?
In 10 months?
In 10 years?
🧠 For the OCD folks — externalize the loop. Talk it out with someone. The goal is to break the cycle of perfection paralysis. You’re not choosing the “best.” You’re choosing something to keep momentum.
🧩 For autistic individuals — use structure. Routines reduce decision stress. I’ve been ordering the same sandwich for decades. Why? Because menu panic is real, and predictable orders reduce sensory overload. It’s not boring — it’s peace.
🏋️♂️ Step 3: Build choice confidence.
Start small. Seriously. Pick a lunch. Choose a workout. That’s it.
A 2019 study in The Journal of Positive Psychology found that these small, deliberate decisions boost self-efficacy — your belief that you can choose and handle it. That belief changes everything.
✨ Little wins build big momentum. Keep it simple. Choose, commit, repeat.