Decision Ease: Clear-headed decision making tools for overthinkers, high-achievers, and recovering perfectionists

Decision Ease: Clear-headed decision making tools for overthinkers, high-achievers, and recovering perfectionists

Hosted by: Kirsten Parker: Decision Making Coach for Overthinkers

Tired of overthinking every decision - big or small? You're in the right place. The Decision Ease Podcast helps smart, high-achieving humans stop spiraling and start deciding with more clarity, confidence, and...

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#171: The Simplest Formula for Faster Decisions

Some choices just don’t need to take hours of your life. Dinner, outfits, where to put that picture frame…low-stakes decisions often feel heavy because of the state you’re in and the pressure you put on yourself to...
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#170: Why Small Choices Feel So Big

Ever wonder why deciding what’s for dinner or where to hang a picture can feel like a high-stakes exam? 🤯 It’s actually not a "bad outcome" that we tend to fear - it’s that the experience of not liking your choice...
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#169: When Staying the Course is the Smartest Move

Last week, we talked about when changing course is the smartest move. This week, we’re flipping the script: what if the wisest thing you can do is stick with your original decision? Sometimes staying the course feels...
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#168: When Changing Course is the Best Move (and How to Do it with Less Drama)

Changing course doesn’t have to mean you’ve failed, given up, or lost your edge. Nor does it have to be the biggest drama of the decade! In this episode, we’re talking about those moments when the little voice in your...
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#167: These 5 Decisions Cut My Daily Mental Load in Half

You make hundreds of decisions every day — but what if a few bigger ones could make all those small ones easier? In this episode, I’m sharing 5 foundational decisions I’ve made that cut down my mental load, reduce...
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#166: Expert Interview! A Decision Checklist You'll Use for Years with Shannon South

If you’ve ever said “I can’t do this alone, but all of it needs to happen” — this episode is for you! Today I’m joined by virtual assistant and organizing wizard Shannon South, CEO of Lifetime Stress Relief. Shannon...
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165: Train Your Brain to Spot Good Decisions (and Make Good Decisions Easier)

You’re smart, capable, and constantly improving — but if you still end most days wondering what you actually accomplished (and low-key doubting every choice you made), this episode is for you. We’re talking about the...
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#164: Expert Interview: How to Make Better Money Decisions with Financial Coach Christina Edel

If you've ever felt stuck between “being good with money” and actually enjoying your life — this conversation is for you. In this episode, I’m joined by Financial Coach Christina Edel, who helps her clients pay off...
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#163: Satisficing: Your New Favorite Decision Shortcut

Are you spending six to seven work weeks every year just deciding what to eat, wear, and watch? 😳  Sorry not sorry — it's true. The average person is.  Today’s episode is here to give you that time back. In this quick...
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#162: A Simple Fear-Busting Tool You Can Use Daily

Let’s talk about that low-key fear that shapes your day more than you realize. In this episode, I’m walking you through a simple mindset tool I used almost every day during a trip abroad last year — and how it helped...
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#161: How to Clear Mental Clutter with a Bottom-of-the-List Day (Close Those Open Loops!)

Feeling overwhelmed? All the small tasks you keep putting off might be contributing (more than you think)! This week’s episode is your permission slip to hit pause on everything else and reclaim your peace — with a...
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#160: Mid-Year Reset: Reflect, Recalibrate, and Reclaim Your Goals

This week, we’re throwing it back to one of my favorite episodes from 2023: the Midyear Reflect & Reset.  It includes a free downloadable worksheet to help you do a simple, powerful reset no matter when you're...
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