We're told that having lots of choices make us happy. It seems that it should because people have different tastes. However, turns out that this isn't quite true.
Check out this TED talk by Barry Schwartz, who presents the conclusions of various studies that explain how too many choices make us doubt ourselves and can cause a kind of mental paralysis.
I'm a British-registered counsellor and psychotherapist, published author and newspaper columnist living in Malaysia. I run an online practice helping my multicultural clientele in 20+ countries curate their mental health. I'm sensible and super private. LGBTQ affirming. One hour session RM110 for clients resident in Malaysia by direct deposit and US$35 for overseas clients via PayPal. Email: ellen.whyte@gmail.com
Friday, December 30, 2016
When Happiness Is Sabotaged By Too Many Choices
I'm a British-registered counsellor and psychotherapist, published author and newspaper columnist living in Malaysia.
I run an online practice helping my multicultural clientele in 20+ countries curate their mental health.
I'm sensible and super private. LGBTQ affirming.
Email Ellen.whyte@gmail.com for an appointment. The first twenty minutes are free.