"It's not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are." ― Roy Disney

Do you find it hard to make the right choice?

Choosing is overwhelming. The more options you have the harder it is to make the right decision. So then the decision fatigue creeps in.

You might start overthinking and revisiting every possible option, even blaming your choices when the one you decided to go with fails on you.

This is where the concept of minimalism steps in to help you make better choices. Think about how having fewer options can lead to having more clear and thoughtful decisions.

And no, you don't have to become a minimalist to benefit from the concept.

But thinking in this approach will make your life and choices easier.

By eliminating all the unnecessary options you'll end up with those that truly matter.

Making more thoughtful choices

There's a concept called the "Paradox of choice" described by psychologist Barry Schwartz, which states that having too many possible options can lead to decision paralysis.

Choosing can be tough.

Sometimes we are bombarded with options so it's hard to make the best decision. But this is where the minimalism approach comes in handy.

Minimalism helps you to reduce the friction of choosing because it leaves you with fewer choices in the first place. And the less you have to choose from, the more thoughtful those choices will be.

That's why less is better than more. Having less of anything, including choices, gives you more time to think deeply. Your decisions might become more thoughtful rather than spontaneous.

The first step towards fewer options is decluttering your thoughts. By freeing up your mental energy you'll have more clarity of what's important to you. When you declutter, you're left with only the things you're valuing the most.

By focusing on what matters, you can easily eliminate all distractions.

And it will all result in better choices.

The power of compounding

Every small choice you make compounds.

Everything you do or choose is a reflection of who you want to become.

Minimalists always ask questions before deciding. Those questions can help form the right decisions because they allow them to think on a deeper level.

That's why before choosing anything you need to think deeply and ask — does this choice align with my values and who will I become when it compounds in the long term?

Some might think that one small decision won't have any huge impact on one's life, so they don't think much before doing it. But what they fail to see is the longer-term view.

Every choice has consequences.

It can either be good or bad. It depends on how you see it.

Question your choices and make them compound into the result you wish for.

Make it easier for your future self.

Thinking long term

The future is where you'll eventually end up.

It's obvious, but many forget that fact when making decisions.

Short-term thinking won't give you any benefits. It will only give you quick satisfaction but sooner or later you'll end up where you were in the first place.

So how can thinking with a minimalist mindset give you long-term benefits?

It helps you reevaluate each option and think about which one would give you the most benefits in the future.

By thinking long term you can escape the society trap of consumption. Sometimes it's really hard to resist having what you want here and now. But in the future, those impulsive decisions can feel like the worst choices you've made.

Do you really want to leave this burden for your future self?

Thinking for the person you wish to be will help you eliminate unnecessary distractions and make more thoughtful choices.

Minimalism philosophy helps you to connect with your future.

While you can't 100% be sure of how you will feel or look, you can be sure that thinking for your future self will bring you more peace when this time will eventually come.

Final thoughts

The less you need to think, the easier it will be to make a better choice.

By embracing the mindset of a minimalist you'll gain clarity on what you value the most. It lets you distill your options and keep only those that feel in alignment with who you are or want to become.

Remove the noise and distractions from your life.

It will improve your life and your well-being in the long term, because the less distracted you are by the other's needs, the more you can focus on your own.

Less is more when it comes to making the right decision.

Thank you for reading!

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