Title: How to Break Free From Decision Paralysis - Skillcrush
Headings: 5 Signs You’re Experiencing ‘Decision Paralysis’ (And How To Break Out of It)
5 Signs You’re Experiencing ‘Decision Paralysis’ (And How To Break Out of It)
By: Taylor Tobin (Fairygodboss)
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1. You feel overwhelmed by options.
2. You approach decision-making as a solo endeavor rather than a team activity.
3. You don’t trust your gut instincts.
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4. When it’s time to make a choice, you procrastinate.
5. You’re disproportionately worried about consequences.

Content: Perhaps the most common cause of decision paralysis, an overabundance of options can ultimately prove crippling to those who struggle to make definitive choices. The best way to handle this often involves narrowing down the possibilities as you might when answering a multiple-choice question on a test. Are there any courses of action that you can immediately eliminate? Start there, then continue sifting through the remaining selections until you’re left with only two or three. Then, you can closely scrutinize this smaller pool of choices, which will make it easier to come to a strong conclusion. 2. You approach decision-making as a solo endeavor rather than a team activity. Even if you’re a manager, that doesn’t require you to make all decisions on your own. In fact, working in a team dynamic makes it not only possible, but also important to consider the opinions of your colleagues and to use their input to reach a final position. Ask your reports to weigh in on choices that affect them, and you’ll have an easier time choosing an option that works for everyone.