Everyday life

Make a decision when every option feels equal

Quick answer: Give AI your options and your top 2 priorities, ask it to pick, and set a time limit. If you feel disappointed by the pick, that tells you what you actually wanted.

The problem

Small choices take ages. You research, compare, and end up deciding nothing.

Copy, paste, go

Options: [LIST]. What matters most: [PRIORITY 1], [PRIORITY 2]. Pick one and explain in two sentences. Don't hedge.

Works in ChatGPT, Claude or any AI assistant. Swap the [BRACKETS] for your stuff and go.

Tools worth a look

• ChatGPT
  General AI assistant. Free tier works for every prompt here.
• Claude
  General AI assistant, good at gentle, well-structured writing.

Little things that help

• Set a 10-minute limit for small decisions.
• Most choices are reversible.
• Notice your gut reaction to the AI's pick.

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FAQ

How can AI help me stop overthinking decisions?

Give AI your options and your top 2 priorities, ask it to pick, and set a time limit. If you feel disappointed by the pick, that tells you what you actually wanted.