Author: jeremyn
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Fear of Change: Overcoming Uncertainty to Make Confident Decisions
Fear of change is a common barrier that prevents individuals from making important decisions, as uncertainty about the future can feel overwhelming. This fear often leads to avoidance, with people delaying or sidestepping decisions because they are worried about potential negative outcomes or the disruptions that come with change. The result is often stagnation, where… Read more
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Inconsistent Decision Results: The Struggle for Reliable Results
Inconsistent results occur when people make decisions without a dependable process to guide them in a predictable and sustainable effort to achieve desired results. This inconsistency often stems from a lack of structure in decision-making, where individuals rely on instinct or guesswork rather than a precise, proven method. Without a process to work with, it… Read more
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Inefficient Family Decision-Making: Bringing Harmony to Shared Choices
As we grow and mature, we take on new roles that include involvement with others. Roles such as team member, spouse, parent, community member, and business owner include interacting with others that will influence decision-making. When decision-making will impact others, we have to consider more than just our own needs. When someone tries to decide… Read more
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Limited Follow-Through: The Challenge of Sticking to Decisions
Limited follow-through is a common struggle where individuals find it difficult to stick to their decisions or follow through on plans. Also called non-committal or non-consumption, this issue arises when initial enthusiasm fades, distractions take over, or the task feels overwhelming. As a result, even well-thought-out decisions often don’t lead to action, leaving people frustrated… Read more
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Regret After Decisions: Understanding and Managing Post-Decision Anxiety
Regret after deciding is a common struggle for many people. This phenomenon, often characterized by second-guessing and anxiety, occurs when individuals doubt whether they made the right choice. It goes by many different names, including buyer’s remorse. Even after investing time and thought into making a decision, feelings of uncertainty and regret can surface, leading… Read more
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Wasted Time: Overcoming the Trap of Over Analyzing Decisions
Wasted time due to over analyzing decisions is a common challenge that affects both personal productivity and professional success. When faced with decisions, many people fall into the trap of overthinking every option, trying to predict the perfect outcome. This leads to decision fatigue, where too much time is spent evaluating possibilities, leaving less time… Read more
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High-Stakes Decisions: Navigating Life’s Major Choices
High-stakes decisions are those significant, life-altering choices that carry a lot of weight, such as changing careers, relocating, or starting a family. These decisions can feel overwhelming due to the pressure of choosing the “right” path and the long-term consequences that come with it. The fear of making a mistake or missing out on better… Read more
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Decision Fatigue: The Toll of Constant Decision-Making
Decision fatigue occurs when the mental energy required to make numerous decisions throughout the day leaves a person feeling drained and exhausted. The brain’s neurons require a high level of oxygen and blood glucose to function, and when they are busy, they can become fatigued just like muscles. As a result, the quality of decisions… Read more
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Supporting the Dopaminergic System for Optimal Decision Making
Improving dopamine production can positively impact mood, motivation, cognitive function, and overall well-being. Here are several strategies, including exercise, diet, and lifestyle recommendations, to enhance dopamine production: Exercise Diet Lifestyle Recommendations Supplements Mindfulness and Cognitive Activities Avoiding Dopamine Depleters By incorporating these strategies into your lifestyle, you can support and enhance your brain’s dopamine production,… Read more
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Build Your Decision Space
Studies of professional decision-makers, whether they are executives, engineers, or healthcare professionals, share a similar approach to making decisions. They work in a way that optimizes the brain’s capacity to complete a deliberate decision-making process. Specifically, they work in a step-by-step approach, with each step supporting the next to develop specific outputs that become the inputs for the… Read more