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For the week ending on 4/2/2023 | Vol. 143
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by too many options? Did you know that having an abundance of choices can actually lead to decreased satisfaction? ??
According to a study, having too many options can raise expectations and then lead to feelings of regret and self-blame. This is commonly known as the paradox of choice (). The presence of too many choices can actually make us less satisfied than having a limited selection. ??
Psychologist Barry Schwartz introduced this phenomenon in his 2004 book named “The Paradox of Choice: Why More is Less.” (). Schwartz argues that an overload of options can lead to decision paralysis. That means individuals struggle to make a choice because of the overwhelming number of alternatives. Moreover, the abundance of options can exacerbate the fear of making the wrong decision, which is often referred to as “FOMO” (fear of missing out) on a potentially better choice. ??
But fear not! Schwartz suggests embracing constraints and focusing on what truly matters in the decision-making process. So, next time you find yourself drowning in choices, take a step back, focus on what's most important to you, and embrace the limitations. Don't let FOMO get the best of you! ??
By the way, have you checked out our latest DBuzz posts? Before you go make any big decisions, make sure to read our summary of the latest posts from DBuzz. We have just the right articles and choices to help put your FOMO to rest! ??
Sometimes, even two choices may be too much.
