Clarity Chat: Circling in Indecision (S3E3)
Simple Shifts Forward Podcast
Episode 03: Circling Indecision (S3E3)
Circling in Indecision? Ever get stuck circling a decision — from picking pillows to choosing a career move? Indecision isn’t laziness; it’s your brain trying to keep you safe. In this talk, Dana shares a playful ice cream counter metaphor and a powerful question that helps you cut through the noise.
You’ll learn:
• Why your brain delays decisions and how that’s actually protective
• A playful trick that reveals your gut answer in 24 hours or less
• How to shift from “What if this goes wrong?” to “What do I want instead?”
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“Think of one decision you’ve been circling. If you had to choose within the next day, what would bubble up first?”
Full Transcript
“Ever get stuck circling a decision? Like an ice cream counter with too many flavors — you freeze instead of choosing.”
Hi, I’m Dana. Around here, we keep things simple — no big lectures, just everyday ways to feel a little less stuck.
Indecision is exhausting. I’ve done it with little things, like standing in Target debating pillow colors. And with big things, like career changes.
And here’s the truth: it’s not laziness. It’s your brain’s way of keeping you safe.
“If I don’t decide, I can’t be wrong.”
“If I delay, I stay safe.”
But safety can feel like being trapped in circles.
Here’s a playful trick: tell yourself,
“I know I don’t know… but if I did, what would I choose in the next 24 hours?”
It’s like the ice cream shop. If someone said “Pick now, quick!” — you’d blurt out a flavor you already love. That’s your gut cutting through the noise.
Think of one decision you’ve been circling. If you had to choose in the next day, what would bubble up first?
Remember: the answer doesn’t have to be forever. Just the next step. One color, one email, one start.
In closing:
So next time you find yourself circling, try asking the question – “I know I don’t know… but if I did, what would I choose. Then let the small answer be enough.
Thanks for joining me — I’ll be back soon with another gentle nudge.
💭 Reflection Prompt:
Think of one decision you’ve been circling. If you had to choose in the next day, what would bubble up first?
Remember: the answer doesn’t have to be forever. Just the next step. One color, one email, one start.
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