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3 Steps to Decisions You Won't Regret: a simple framework to simplify life's big choices

Angela Shurina Season 2025

Decision regret doesn't have to be your default state.  

Whether you're choosing shoes, supplements, a new career path, or a life partner, the quality of your decisions dramatically shapes your life satisfaction and success. 

Drawing from Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman's work on dual thinking systems, this episode reveals why we make poor choices when stressed or overwhelmed. Your brain switches to autopilot (System 1) when resources are limited, falling back on habitual patterns that might not serve your current goals. The solution? A simple yet powerful decision-making framework that works even when you're not at your cognitive best

The 3-step formula I share cuts through complexity and protects you from emotional biases.  

Through practical examples—from buying shoes to choosing careers and relationships—you'll see how this versatile framework creates faster, more satisfying decisions in any domain. 

Beyond the framework itself, I share how creating boundaries around decision-making (like my Saturday-only purchase rule) can further enhance your choices and prevent impulsive decisions you'll later regret. These systems become your protection against the whims of emotion and energy fluctuations that typically derail good judgment. 

The beauty of this approach lies in its simplicity and adaptability. You don't need perfect decisions—you need a reliable system that works consistently well. By implementing these strategies, you'll make choices that align with your values and goals, even during times of stress and overwhelm. Remember, our decisions define our life's journey—make them count.  

  

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Brought to you by Angela Shurina

Behavior-First, Executive and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

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