Briefings

Week InReview: March 19, 2021

Mindfulness at work.
 
Source images: Melpomenem/iStock; anyaberkut/iStock
 
A lot of people have experienced states of “decision paralysis” over minor and relatively inconsequential decisions this past year.
 
In an uncertain environment, every decision requires additional cognitive resources, and over time, those resources can get depleted to the point where even mundane choices feel complex.
 
There are a number of strategies for overcoming decision paralysis, even in difficult or stressful circumstances. The first is acknowledging that most decisions are not set in stone, and that choosing is only the first of many steps toward achieving a particular outcome.
 
— Fast Company

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