Sometimes, a decision becomes even more challenging due to the very act of making the decision over and over again. We take into account all the possible outcomes, try to foresee all the negatives, and then come back to that one question over and over again. It initially looks like a wise approach to take, but, at some point, further thinking doesn’t necessarily result in an improvement in the decision made.

The studies of decision fatigue prove that repeated decision-making and excessive cognitive load may affect the difficulty of a decision and the quality of the choice we make.

In my opinion, this experience is not unfamiliar for most people. We can spend hours deliberating upon two equally good options. What makes the matter worse is that sometimes we don’t even have any problems with the decision as such; rather, we exert too much pressure on ourselves to choose the "perfect" option.

There are certain cases when thoughtful consideration plays an important role, especially in critical situations. However, not every decision requires that much effort.

We sometimes know what we want; yet, we continue looking for another solution out of fear that we might choose the wrong one. We consult other people, compare multiple options, visualize different outcomes, and end up being even more confused than before.

To stop overthinking does not mean making a decision blindly without any thought processes. It means being able to recognize that the time is right to decide, especially after considering the key facts and consequences involved.

I also believe that recognizing the uncertainty in any decision makes it much easier to make decisions. In spite of our careful considerations and preparations, we never know the exact outcome of every decision we make.

Perhaps the point of making decisions does not lie in making the best possible decision. Perhaps it lies in making a good decision, learning from the experience, and moving forward.