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Yaniv Hanoch, Professor in Decision Science, University of Southampton

Why everyday decisions feel so stressful – and what to do about it

Little decisions can feel stressful too Cast Of Thousands/Shutterstock

Almost every morning I face the same dilemmas. Whether I should wake up my wife with a kiss or let her sleep longer. Should I get out of bed or just press the snooze button? And that is even before I have had my first cup of coffee.

Our daily life is rife with so-called trivial decisions. People often feel silly for overthinking low-stakes decisions but research has shown there are logical reasons for feeling this way. Understanding why you feel so stressed by smaller decisions can help you learn what to do about it.

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