By Akanksha Sharma
Decision Making Anxiety is a problem being faced by many individuals around the world, and it affects their mental health in a severe way. Learning how to resolve decision making anxiety, is one of the best gifts, that I, as a counsellor, can give to the individuals whose lives are beleaguered due to Decision Making Anxiety (henceforth referred to, as DMA). In this article, I want to share some exciting and valuable information that I have created for alleviating DMA, and for becoming more relaxed mentally and physically.
My Journey towards Studying Decision Making Anxiety
After 2 years of research and observation, I finally got down to putting my thoughts, conclusions and observations to paper (and video). Initially, I shared my articles on LinkedIn, and filmed and uploaded the videos to my YouTube channel. While writing has been my area of comfort since a long time, I have never been a very video friendly person. However, since video is the medium of today, and can also reach a larger number of people, I gathered up my courage, and decided to give it a shot.
LinkedIn Resources on Decision Making Anxiety & the FNPJ System of Decision Making
First, let me list all the articles that I have written on LinkedIn, as well as the order in which you should read them. In the next section, I will share links of all the videos, as well as the order in which you should see them. By the way, I will continue to write and make videos on various aspects related to decision making & DMA. So, do bookmark this article and keep coming back to it every month. You can expect monthly additions to it.
1. Decision Making Anxiety Can Be Painful & Debilitating: Manifestations & Examples
Chronic decision making anxiety (or DMA) can manifest itself in many different areas of a person’s life – it pervades into decisions about career, personal life, buying a home, deciding where to live etc. among others.
2. Thought Level Approaches for Dealing with Decision Making Anxiety
Making decisions doesn’t have to be an emotionally fraught roller-coaster, where you are going up and down continuously without any clarity.
3. The FNPJ (Fears,Needs,Priorities, Joys) System of Decision Making to Help Deal with Decision Making Anxiety – Part I
Any decision making model that tells you to consider only one perspective, be it only feelings, or only practicality, while making a decision, is not correct. The quality of decisions resulting out of an imbalanced approach is inevitably poor. Knowing the importance of making good decisions for a better future, I would like to propose a well-rounded system for decision making, which I have named, ‘The FNPJ System’.
4. The FNPJ System of Decision Making (Part 2): Let’s Talk About Priorities & Joys
Your priorities are the enablers that will help you to succeed in life. They determine the order in which you need to take care of the elements of your life. Priorities correlate strongly with time progression. In different phases of your life, you will have different priorities. Being cognizant of priorities, and taking decisions while keeping them in find, will build a foundation for success.
YouTube Videos to Help You Understand Decision Making Anxiety Better
If you liked this compilation of resources, then do share it on all your social media networks. My perspective, techniques and strategies have the potential to help those individuals that need it the most. Thank you so much for your support, and have a wonderful day ahead!
About the Author
Apart from being the Founder at Indspire Me, I am a Psychological Counsellor, an Author & a Researcher. Currently, I am pursuing an M.Sc. in Psychology from the University of Madras. I have been a life long learner in the field of Psychology. I also hold two diplomas – one in Psychological Counselling, and one in Relationship Counselling from the KEW Training Academy, UK (accredited by CTAA, UK). If you would like to contact me, you can e-mail me at akanksha.sharma158@gmail.com .
