How to Overcome Indecision | Nuala Walsh | TEDxUniversityofSalford

[malenchki]

6:24 It's Too Big
- reverse the thought
- take something that is big and make it feel smaller (mentally shrink it)
- Instead of thinking of the top 10 or top 20, think of the top 3, then critique the idealized outcome.
- By deliberately finding the imperfection of something, you reduce the consequentiality and its magnitude

9:07 It's Too Far
- Ask yourself, "How will the decision feel in 2 days, 2 months, 2 years, and 2 decades?"
- Visualize yourself in that state

11:46 It's Too Hard
- Positively Frame the Decision
- Instead of looking at it as binary (either/ or), expand optionality
- Think about the alternatives you may have
- With this, you reduce fear, finality, and foreboding.

14:55
Probability Test - composed of 3 simple questions
- If I make this decision, what's the worst thing that will happen?
- What is the likelihood of this happening?
- If this happens, what will I do next?

[billpetersen]

My wife and I were unhappy, for most of 12 years.
We took a chance, we opened up to each other. About what we want, how we want to be with each other, etc. We set the scene, to be safe, no distractions, focused on each other.
We are in a much better place together, still working on it. But doing it together.
It so easily could have been, just giving up.

[philiprigney]

What a brilliant delivery from an educated and successful business woman. No wonder she is so highly thought of internationally. Great delivery with common sense throughout. Would love to have been there to hear Nuala live.

[frozz]

One of few TEDx I've watched where I've learned what to practically do when unsure about a decision.

[ultimateCAJ]

This video just changed my life forever

[sadia]

Dont know who this lady is but she delivers smoothly. Thanks TEDX, Uni, and Youtube for bringing this to us 💟

[haroldwilliams]

"making the wrong mistake"? Love this concept.

[louiseoreilly]

This is a brilliant, inspiring and thought provoking talk on indecision. It is well worth watching.

[yvonnemuldoon]

Nuala is always the voice of reason, supported by science! Her content is always so inspiring, practical and something you can exercise with immediate effect. She is a thought leader magnet and i always come away looking forward to her next talk.

[Canonlinee]

This TEDx talk is one of the best I’ve seen in years. Well done. 🙏

[elaineconnolly]

Excellent and insightful talk on indecision. Love the integration of psychology, visualisation and reframing brilliantly delivered by Nuala. I will definitely use these techniques when facing my next ‘big’ decision! Well worth a watch 👏👏👏

[ajmalkhanzada]

Highly thought provoking and informatic lecture delivered, I appreciate and will continue from still now listening you

[saulnamango]

This is very well presented. Thank you, Nuala

[muhammeducak]

Simply gold dust. One of the best I’ve seen in the industry in many years.

[jayblvck]

So insightful and well delivered. I rarely watch Ted talks to the end but I couldn't keep my focus off this one for the entirety of the video

[xthebossx]

I needed this so bad. I woke up this morning feeling so anxious about a work problem. Feel better now xx

[ArmidaPalerma]

what makes this a great talk for me is the simple practical tips

[MisayoKanausuku]

This was sent to me, now I see why. Love it.

[zuzanakasmanova]

definitively the best and most useful TED talk I have ever seen

[avinashkunigal]

Wonderful speech, this really helped me with some difficult choices that I had been struggling with for many years. The simple and elegant approach solved the dilemma quite effectively