Analysis Paralysis: The Unstoppable Force

A condition where one overthinks and overanalyzes, leading to indecision and a general sense of dread. Symptoms include excessive research, constant self-doubt, and a crippling fear of making mistakes.

Causes:

• The fear of being wrong
• The fear of being right but being wronger
• The need for perfection, which never actually exists

Treatment:

• Force yourself to make decisions, even if they're bad ones
• Practice saying "good enough," and mean it
• Take a deep breath and just go with your gut (but not before checking the weather report)

Subpages:

• Treatment Plan
• Procrastination Paroxysm