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Hey, you beautiful decision-dodgers! It’s Michael, your Sober Psychology host—psychologist in training, sober dad, and a guy who’s stalled on enough choices to know they’re heavier than a bad breakup.
In this episode, I’m tackling the burden of choice—that overwhelming moment when you’re paralyzed by 47 Netflix shows, a dating app full of maybes, or a menu that feels like a life-or-death decision.
Join me for 35 minutes of raw, science-backed truth, spiced with humor to keep you laughing through the pain. I’m diving into why too many options stress you out (thanks, brain!), how ADHD, OCD, and autism make choices even tougher, and practical ways to stop choking under pressure. From decision fatigue to fear of regret, I’m breaking down the psychology of why you freeze and how to make choices like a boss. No fluff, just real talk.
🔥 Why watch? Because you deserve a life where you’re not stuck debating pizza toppings. Hit play to learn how to cut through choice overload and start living. Drop a comment with the dumbest decision you’ve stalled on—I’m reading every one!
Like, subscribe, and share this with someone who’s still “deciding” on their life plan. Let’s do this!
#SoberPsychology #BurdenOfChoice #MentalHealth #Psychology #DecisionMaking #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealthAwareness #OvercomeIndecision #LifeLessons #MindsetMatters #Neurodiversity
References:
- Iyengar, S. S., & Lepper, M. R. (2000). When choice is demotivating. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
- Schwartz, B. (2004). The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less.
- Vohs, K. D., et al. (2018). Decision fatigue and cognitive load. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
- Chernev, A., et al. (2019). Choice overload and consumer satisfaction. Journal of Consumer Research.
- Roets, A., et al. (2020). Indecision and anxiety. Frontiers in Psychology.
- Hinshaw, S. P., et al. (2020). Decision-making in ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders.
- Grisham, J. R., et al. (2019). Decision-making in OCD. Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders.
- Robicsek, A., et al. (2022). Choice overload in autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
- Zeelenberg, M. (2018). Regret and decision-making. Emotion.
- Welch, S. (2009). 10-10-10: A Life-Transforming Idea.
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Hey, you beautiful decision-dodgers! It’s Michael, your Sober Psychology host—psychologist in training, sober dad, and a guy who’s stalled on enough choices to know they’re heavier than a bad breakup.
In this episode, I’m tackling the burden of choice—that overwhelming moment when you’re paralyzed by 47 Netflix shows, a dating app full of maybes, or a menu that feels like a life-or-death decision.
Join me for 35 minutes of raw, science-backed truth, spiced with humor to keep you laughing through the pain. I’m diving into why too many options stress you out (thanks, brain!), how ADHD, OCD, and autism make choices even tougher, and practical ways to stop choking under pressure. From decision fatigue to fear of regret, I’m breaking down the psychology of why you freeze and how to make choices like a boss. No fluff, just real talk.
🔥 Why watch? Because you deserve a life where you’re not stuck debating pizza toppings. Hit play to learn how to cut through choice overload and start living. Drop a comment with the dumbest decision you’ve stalled on—I’m reading every one!
Like, subscribe, and share this with someone who’s still “deciding” on their life plan. Let’s do this!
#SoberPsychology #BurdenOfChoice #MentalHealth #Psychology #DecisionMaking #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealthAwareness #OvercomeIndecision #LifeLessons #MindsetMatters #Neurodiversity
References:
- Iyengar, S. S., & Lepper, M. R. (2000). When choice is demotivating. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
- Schwartz, B. (2004). The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less.
- Vohs, K. D., et al. (2018). Decision fatigue and cognitive load. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
- Chernev, A., et al. (2019). Choice overload and consumer satisfaction. Journal of Consumer Research.
- Roets, A., et al. (2020). Indecision and anxiety. Frontiers in Psychology.
- Hinshaw, S. P., et al. (2020). Decision-making in ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders.
- Grisham, J. R., et al. (2019). Decision-making in OCD. Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders.
- Robicsek, A., et al. (2022). Choice overload in autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
- Zeelenberg, M. (2018). Regret and decision-making. Emotion.
- Welch, S. (2009). 10-10-10: A Life-Transforming Idea.