Podcast 409: How Having Too Many Options Can Shut Down Your Brain + Simple Steps To Overcoming Decision Anxiety

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>SHOW DESCRIPTION: I think we can all agree that freedom of choice is a good thing, but what happens when there are too many choices? In this podcast I speak with author and professor <a href="https://www.ted.com/speakers/barry_schwartz">Barry Schwartz</a> about the paradox of choice, how too many choices causes anxiety, tips to become a better decision maker, how to overcome buyer’s remorse, how our choices affect us mentally and physically, and more!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full video and audio recording add-free, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p> <p><br></p> <p>Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-having-too-many-choices-may-be-messing-up-your-mental-health-how-to-become-a-better-decision-maker-and-overcome-buyers-remorse-with-professor-barry-schwartz</p> <p><br></p> <p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p> <p>-<strong>Kion: You can now save 20% on monthly deliveries and 10% on one-time purchases. Just go to </strong><a href="http://getkion.com/DRLEAF"><strong>getkion.com/DRLEAF</strong></a></p> <p><strong>-ZocDoc: Go to </strong><a href="https://www.zocdoc.com/LEAF"><strong>Zocdoc.com/LEAF </strong></a><strong>and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours!</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</p> <p><strong>4:25 </strong>Why having less choices is better for our mental health</p> <p><strong>9:15 </strong>Why too many choices overwhelm us and leave us dissatisfied</p> <p><strong>18:03</strong> How negative choices affects our mental and physical wellbeing</p> <p><strong>19:55 </strong>Why being grateful is a habit we need to develop</p> <p><strong>29:00</strong> How too many choices affect our ability to choose well</p> <p><strong>36:04</strong> How great abundance can lead to depression</p> <p><strong>46:52</strong> Is