Making decisions can be terrifying. Stop worrying about being wrong and try to have a curious mindset instead

Practicing a mindset of curiosity is as simple as substituting ‘I’m afraid I’ll make the wrong decision’ with ‘I wonder where this will lead’. Photograph: Sky_melody/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Sometimes decisions about the future can be exhilarating and terrifying at the same time but becoming more curious and connecting with the wisdom of others provides a powerful tool to make confident choices.

Thoughts such as “I want to make the right decision, what if I make the wrong decision?” and “this is too important to mess up” can be daunting for many, like one of my patients, Jenny*.