1.
Too many available options
Psychologists have proven this adds stress and may make people choose nothing.
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2.
Afraid of regretting decision
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3.
Having regrets from past decisions
This hurts our pride.
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4.
Self-doubt
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5.
Trying to maximize
Some people want to get the most product for the least money, etc., which can waste so much time and energy that it's not worth it.
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6.
Trying to account for effects on other people
We may want to, but we can't make everyone happy.
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7.
Wanting to appear cool
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8.
Money
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9.
Time
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10.
Too emotional
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11.
Intoxication
Not all of life's big decisions are made while intoxicated, but it is neurologically challenging to choose wisely in this state.
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12.
Consequences
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13.
Conflicting input from others
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14.
Lack of education
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15.
Pushy salesperson
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16.
Pain
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17.
People's irrationalities
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18.
The problem/question isn't clear
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19.
All the information isn't available
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20.
Internal conflict
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