Decision Making
Understanding how and why people make decisions
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How to make better decisions?
To make better decisions, gather relevant information, consider multiple options, evaluate pros and cons, reduce cognitive biases, and take time to reflect before choosing.
Read more →Why do people avoid making decisions?
People avoid making decisions due to fear of making mistakes, perfectionism, decision fatigue, fear of responsibility, analysis paralysis, and sometimes because they prefer others to decide for them.
Read more →Why do people make bad decisions?
People make bad decisions due to cognitive biases, emotional influences, limited information, time pressure, stress, overconfidence, and sometimes because they prioritize short-term gains over long-term outcomes.
Read more →Why do people make excuses?
People make excuses to protect their self-esteem, avoid responsibility, reduce feelings of guilt or shame, maintain a positive self-image, and cope with failure or criticism.
Read more →Why do people make impulsive decisions?
People make impulsive decisions due to emotional arousal, lack of self-control, immediate gratification needs, or cognitive shortcuts under pressure.
Read more →Why do people resist change?
People resist change due to fear of the unknown, loss of control, comfort with the familiar, fear of failure, investment in the status quo, and because change requires effort and energy.
Read more →Why do people second-guess themselves?
People second-guess themselves due to fear of making mistakes, perfectionism, lack of confidence, or overthinking potential outcomes.
Read more →Why do people stick to bad decisions?
People stick to bad decisions due to the sunk cost fallacy, wanting to justify past choices, or avoiding the emotional pain of admitting mistakes.
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