🕊️ It’s Just a Small Decision — But Why Does It Feel So Heavy?
You’re standing in front of a menu. Or trying to reply to a message. Or deciding whether to rest or push through. It should be simple. But your brain spirals. “What if it’s the wrong choice?” “What if they judge me?” “What if I regret it later?” You’re not lazy. You’re not indecisive on purpose. Sometimes, struggling to make decisions is a nervous system response, not a personality flaw. --- 🌱 Maybe you were raised in a space where your choices were criticized. 🌱 Maybe one wrong decision in the past led to shame or consequences. 🌱 Maybe you’re scared of disappointing others — or yourself. 🌱 Or maybe… you’re just exhausted and overstimulated. When your emotional safety has been linked to “getting it right,” even small decisions feel like pressure. --- And here’s the hard truth: 🧠 Your brain is doing a million background checks for every little choice — Is it safe? Will they be okay? Am I allowed to want this? Will I mess it up? It’s not about choosing the best thing. It’s about ...