Thoughts such as ‘this is too important to mess up’ can be daunting. Try these three steps to make confident choices.
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Sometimes decisions about the future can be exhilarating and terrifying at the same time but becoming more curious and connecting with the wisdom of others provides a powerful tool to make confident choices.
Thoughts such as “I want to make the right decision, what if I make the wrong decision?” and “this is too important to mess up” can be daunting for many, like one of my patients, Jenny*.
“At this age I should know what to do.”
“I should always make a right decision.”
“I should stop wasting time and make a decision.”
