Why it’s hard to make decisions

More and more people are using ChatGPT and other chatbots for psychotherapy and mental health. But, are they any good? I have a counseling session with AI and find out. Also watch this episode on video at https://youtube.com/@psychologyin10minutes 

If you met me at a party, would I be analyzing you? Here's my answer, along with some surprising facts about therapy. Video version of this episode at https://youtube.com/@psychologyin10minutes. 

Western psychologists borrowed mindfulness meditation from the Buddhist tradition. But, did they get it right? Here's one Buddhist Monk's take. Check out the video of this episode: http://youtube.com/@psychologyin10minutes 

Is having too many options a problem? Most of us see choice as a hallmark of freedom, but in today’s world, too many choices can lead to stress, anxiety, and even decision paralysis. In this episode, Monica explores the paradox of choice—the surprising downsides of endless option ... Show More

When we're faced with decisions in life, the pressure to make the "right choice" can be overwhelming. Today, Rosie shares some ways to make more confident deciscions, and how to trust ourselves more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

<p>All of us make choices all the time, and we may think we're making those choices freely. But psychologist <a href="https://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/cbs-directory/detail/ejj3">Eric Johnson</a> says there's an architecture behind the way choices are presented to us, and this invisi ... Show More

Paradox of Choice. Are There Too Many? Do you have too many choices in your life?  Is it confusing and making you feel distressed? In 2005, Barry Schwartz wrote Paradox of Choice and challenged traditional thinking. He said the way to maximum freedom in your life was to minimize ... Show More

Too Many Choices Paralysis Do you have too many choices in your life? Is it confusing and making you feel distressed? In 2005, Barry Schwartz wrote Paradox of Choice and challenged traditional thinking. He said the way to maximum freedom in your life was to minimize choice.   Too ... Show More

It's estimated that the average adult makes more than 35,000 decisions per day so why do we find it so hard to make certain decisions? The lads dive into tricky decisions they have had to make and how they navigated those seasons. Also, Jess and Tori pop in with cookies. Zac miss ... Show More

We tend to think having more options is better, but the science shows too many choices can drain mental energy, increase anxiety, and make us feel worse about making decisions, even when those decisions seem trivial. Dr. Laurie explores the psychology of choice overload and decis ... Show More

On this episode, we take another look at the real reason why, when presented with two or more choices, we often get paralyzed, unable to make a decision. From the questions you need to ask yourself to help you make a decision, to how to deal with the doubt, fear and regret, you’l ... Show More

<p>We all face tough decisions in life, whether we're juggling the demands of work and family or deciding whether to take a new job. These situations often feel like either/or choices.  But psychologist <a href="https://lerner.udel.edu/faculty-staff-directory/wendy-smith/">Wendy ... Show More

Do you have too many choices in your life?  In 2005, Barry Schwartz wrote The Paradox of Choice. It challenged the traditional thinking that the way to maximum freedom is to maximize choice.  Too many choices are not necessarily a good thing. They can create paralysis. No matter ... Show More