What Is Chronic Indecision?

Aboulomania (from Greek a– 'without', and boulē 'will') is a mental disorder in which the patient displays pathological indecisiveness. It is typically associated with anxiety, stress, depression, and mental anguish, and can severely affect one's ability to function socially.

What causes chronic indecision?

The most common reason of all for being indecisive – fear of failure. Making a decision means you might be wrong. And nobody likes to be wrong. Being decisive can be intimidating.

How do you fix chronic indecisiveness?

  1. 10 Proven Ways to Overcome Indecision. Time is your worst enemy. ...
  2. Acknowledge the outcome of indecision. ...
  3. Flip a coin. ...
  4. Use the 40-70 rule. ...
  5. Write 750 words. ...
  6. Decide twice. ...
  7. Establish deadlines. ...
  8. Phone a friend.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.