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I find it harder to decide when I have too many options rather than fewer

Psychologist Barry Schwartz called this the Paradox of Choice — beyond a certain number of options, additional choices produce anxiety rather than satisfaction. More options raise the standard for what is acceptable, increase regret over unchosen alternatives, and shift blame for bad outcomes to your own decision.

Have you ever done this?

Be honest — have you ever done this?

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A 2000 study found that when a supermarket offered 24 jam varieties, people were 10 times less likely to buy than when only 6 were offered — more options resulted in fewer purchases.

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