From The New York Times
This New York Times article, “How to Make Tough Decisions Easier,” looks at what can make decisions feel so hard and offers ways to approach them. It may be useful for anyone facing a difficult decision.
Key Takeaways
- Recognizing FOBO, or fear of better options. According to the article, FOBO can be behind indecision. It can sometimes lead to good decisions, but it often leaves people less satisfied with what they chose.
- Defining your M.F.D. This is the minimum outcome you are willing to accept. Using it, you think strategically about the future and focus on the upside rather than the downside.
A Note From PPG
Hard decisions can bring up worry about missing out or getting it wrong. If you would like support sorting through a decision, individual therapy can be a place to look at your values and options. We also have a post on another article about mindset and tough decisions.
Related Care and Reading
- Adult Therapy: Individual therapy for adults.
- Faced With a Tough Decision? Why Mindset Matters: An NPR article on trusting your gut and following through.
- Getting Out of Your Own Way: Self-Compassion vs. Self-Criticism: When self-judgment gets in the way.
- 7 Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress: Ideas for managing stress during busy seasons.
