Stop Overthinking: The Shortcut to Faster, Smarter Decisions
- outofsmallthingsli
- Aug 20
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 21
Ever get stuck in that endless loop of: “Should I? Shouldn’t I? What if I regret it?”
You weigh every angle. You draft mental pros and cons lists. You even poll friends or Google “How do I know if I’m making the right choice?” (No judgment—I’ve been there.)
It’s exhausting.
If you’re a high achiever, it’s even worse—you want to make the best choice, but how do you know what “best” even means?
A few blogs ago, I shared strategies to stop overthinking. But if you’re still second-guessing your decisions, there’s one powerful tool you may be missing: your core values.
Here’s the truth: Not every decision deserves A+ effort. And not every opportunity deserves a yes.
So how do you know what’s worth it? That’s where your core values come in.
Your Core Values: The Shortcut to Smarter, Faster Decisions
Your values are like an internal GPS—guiding you toward what matters and filtering out what doesn’t.
When you define your values clearly, decision-making becomes way easier because you’ll instantly know:
✅ When to say yes—because it aligns with what’s truly important to you.
✅ When to say no (without guilt)—because it’s outside your priorities.
✅ When to let go of perfectionism—because not everything deserves A+ effort.
Suddenly, questions like:
“Should I take that new job?”
“Should I join that committee?”
“Should I go to that thing I don’t really want to go to?”
…become way simpler.
Because you’re no longer making random pros and cons lists — you’re using a decision filter that’s tailored to YOU.
So Why Don’t We Do This Naturally?
Because most of us never stop to define our values on purpose.
We keep guessing, overcommitting, and draining our energy on things that don’t matter.
That’s why I created The 45-Minute Shortcut to Smarter, Faster Decisions—a 1:1 session where we cut through the noise, uncover your top values, and use them to make at least one decision you’re stuck on right now.
How We’ll Do It (in Just 45 Minutes)
In one focused session, we’ll:
Identify your top 3–5 core values (your internal compass).
Spot what’s draining your energy—and why.
Create a simple yes/no filter so you can say yes (or no) with zero guilt.
You’ll leave with clarity, relief, and at least one decision made. (Ahhh, feels good already.)
Ready for a Shortcut to Clarity?
This is an easy, low-cost way to experience the power of coaching—without a big commitment.
Because you don’t need another pros and cons list.
You just need a decision-making shortcut that actually works.
High five to that! ✋
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