How to Overcome Indecision | Nuala Walsh | TEDxUniversityofSalford
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- Decisions are part of our daily lives. With expert insight, Nuala presents strategies to overcome indecision. Nuala Walsh is a board advisor, behavioral scientist, and award-winning marketeer. After three decades in investment banking and asset management, she advises Fortune 500 clients as CEO at MindEquity, and is a Founding Director of the Global Association of Behavioural Scientists. Her Non-Executive appointments span commercial, sports, and non-profit sectors including UN Women, World Athletics, the Football Association, and the Innocence Project. Recognized among the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Finance, she now publishes in the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Psychology Today, and has been interviewed by BBC, Fox Business, and The Telegraph. She is a Visiting Speaker at the London School of Economics, Harvard Kennedy School, and INSEAD. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
6:24 It's Too Big
- reverse the thought
- take something that is big and make it feel smaller (mentally shrink it)
- Instead of thinking of the top 10 or top 20, think of the top 3, then critique the idealized outcome.
- By deliberately finding the imperfection of something, you reduce the consequentiality and its magnitude
9:07 It's Too Far
- Ask yourself, "How will the decision feel in 2 days, 2 months, 2 years, and 2 decades?"
- Visualize yourself in that state
11:46 It's Too Hard
- Positively Frame the Decision
- Instead of looking at it as binary (either/ or), expand optionality
- Think about the alternatives you may have
- With this, you reduce fear, finality, and foreboding.
14:55
Probability Test - composed of 3 simple questions
- If I make this decision, what's the worst thing that will happen?
- What is the likelihood of this happening?
- If this happens, what will I do next?
Reframing
Thanks for this.
An impossible task...😮
Thank you so much 😊
I wasn't sure I wanted to watch your video, so I researched you and read the comments. Then I decided to take the risk.
What risk?
@@tculebra Wasting time is an obvious one. Less obvious risk is taking advice that sounds good, but is actually harmful - tips like that do appear from time to time. There are many "self help gurus" that are more interested in selling their stuff than in helping people or in doing their research.
That being said, the original poster was probably joking and we took their comment way too seriously.
😊 This talk needs to be seen by EVERYONE!!
Wish this was even longer!
Awesome. Am putting these tips into practice already!!!! And they work.
This is exactly what I needed to hear.
Thank you 🙏 for this! It’s ace.
Brilliant talk!
I listened when crazy unsure. 👍 it helped a lot.
I’ve watched this several times.
Terrific ✅ Very useful tips to help overcome the pitfalls caused by indecision 👏
this is really insightful and worth hearing repeatedly . 🙏
A very impressive talk. A speaker who knows what she's talking about.
An engaging speaker, looking for more of these??
What a brilliant delivery from an educated and successful business woman. No wonder she is so highly thought of internationally. Great delivery with common sense throughout. Would love to have been there to hear Nuala live.
Thanks very much Philip. Appreciated.
great one!
Excellent and insightful talk on indecision. Love the integration of psychology, visualisation and reframing brilliantly delivered by Nuala. I will definitely use these techniques when facing my next ‘big’ decision! Well worth a watch 👏👏👏
Many Thanks, Elaine - glad you found it useful! Let us know how you got on.
This is a brilliant, inspiring and thought provoking talk on indecision. It is well worth watching.
Thank you. I hope it serves you well with your future decisions.
Such a powerful message. Love ❤️ it.
Thanks very much for that.
Brilliant. ? ?implementing it right away .
Love ❤️ it!!
What an incredible listen! Very inspiring to hear!
Thanks Scott - Hope it serves you well in your career choices.
A simple but effective presentation on how to approach indecision - will use this!
Hope it's useful to you in your personal and professional life Annette
This TEDx talk is one of the best I’ve seen in years. Well done. 🙏
Huge thanks for that. Much appreciated..
So insightful and well delivered. I rarely watch Ted talks to the end but I couldn't keep my focus off this one for the entirety of the video
Thanks so much Jay. Really appreciated. Hope you are doing well. Nuala
This video just changed my life forever
Thank you so much. I really hope it helped.
Absolutely brilliant!👍Superb delivery. Obviously a very educated and experienced person. Powerful, engaging and above all useful for when you can’t decide. 🤷♀️Well worth sharing.
Most kind. Thank you very much Joan. Hope it helps you make the right call when it matters!
Not that you will ever need it of course!
A very insightful and informing clip on indecision. Excellent delivery and useful for people of all ages and walks of life!
Thanks Myles. Hope this serves you well in all of your major life decisions!
One of few TEDx I've watched where I've learned what to practically do when unsure about a decision.
Thank you very much for your kind words!
Absolutely fabulous!!!!!!!!
Most kind. Thank you.
Nuala is always the voice of reason, supported by science! Her content is always so inspiring, practical and something you can exercise with immediate effect. She is a thought leader magnet and i always come away looking forward to her next talk.
Thanks very much for your kind words Yvonne - you’re a superstar in your world - never forget it!
Simply gold dust. One of the best I’ve seen in the industry in many years.
Very much appreciated thank you.
I needed this so bad. I woke up this morning feeling so anxious about a work problem. Feel better now xx
An anxiety-reliever. Great to hear. Thanks very much.
Highly thought provoking and informatic lecture delivered, I appreciate and will continue from still now listening you
Thank you very much. Really appreciated.
4:45 three thoughts - breakdown on first
9:10 breakdown on second
12:00 breakdown on third
14:55 personal test
Engaging talk, with insightful, helpful ideas, and brilliantly presented.
Most kind Craig - hope it helps those tough decisions!
Loved this TEDx talk!
Thank you very much!
This changed my perspective in minutes.
Thanks very much. Quicker than I thought. Appreciated.
My first ted talk and definitely something I needed to watch I think this will help me a lot thank you.
Thank you so much. I hope it makes a difference to your decisions. Feel free to share with friends. Best regards to you.
Thanks 🙏 for a great talk.
Delighted you enjoyed it. Thank you.
Brilliant talk from start to finish.
Thanks very much Evan! Appreciated.
This talk speaks to me.
A great approach to indecision.
Thanks a lot. Appreciated.
Have this speaker for your events. Top class!!!
Thanks very much!
definitively the best and most useful TED talk I have ever seen
Really appreciate that kind comment. Thank you very much.
Wonderful speech, this really helped me with some difficult choices that I had been struggling with for many years. The simple and elegant approach solved the dilemma quite effectively
What terrific news. Thank you so much for sharing and glad it was of help.
A fabulous talk about a critical topic .👍
Thank you very much for your kind words! Glad you found it useful,
Thanks very much for that!
very good talk on indecision, well worth a listen
Appreciated. Hope it is useful to you.
Best Ted Talk I’ve watched in a long time
Thanks very much to you. Seriously your note is appreciated.
Thank you so much for these advices 😊😊😊
You are most welcome
As someone who struggles to decide about what coffee to buy, thanks for this.😎
Incredible talk, so inspiring! Thank you.
Great Ted Talk Nuala, amazing points!
Many thanks Paula - don't think you'll ever need this one but just in case...
thank you so much Nuala…You help remove my fear of making decisions.
Phil. I am genuinely delighted. I wish you the best. You’ve got it! Things are never as good or as bad as you think! Nuala
Great content, wonderfully presented.
Thank you - hope it serves you well.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Positive and very well presented. Gives you a lot to think about. Will help me in the future. For any age…
Glad it gave you enjoyment ! May you never need this advice - at any age!
Was sent this and am not disappointed. 🤞Captivating from end to end.
Thanks a lot. Realiy glad you enjoyed it.
Worth listening to if you’re unsure about ANYTHING!!
So glad this helped.
Great presentation Nuala.
Thanks a lot Martin!
A great talk - well worth watching.
Most kind Jo - Hope you never need it!
If you need more just let me know! N
Easy to listen to, easier to implement.🥳
Thanks very much!
Dont know who this lady is but she delivers smoothly. Thanks TEDX , Uni, and CZcams for bringing this to us 💟
Thanks so much!
If you need help to decide just about anything watch this on repeat!!!
Funny, sassy and brilliant. I'm sending this to everyone in my office!!!.
Hope they get something from it. Thank you.
✔️ Highly recommended. You’ll never be stuck again.
Just one word- amazing 👌🏻
How terribly kind Basavaraj - thank you very much. Hope it is useful to you.
That’s very kind. 🙏 Thank you very much.
👌 insights... Thanks 🙏
Thanks very much Vijay. Glad you liked it!
Tells you something you don't know. Brilliantly delivered.
Thank you very much for your kind words! Appreciated.
🏡 has just helped me move house… yay!!!!!!!
I’m giving this to my team to watch.
Thank you Sibel. Hope your team found it useful.
Love ❤️ it !! Watch it. Share it.
Thank you very much
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Worth watching. It helped me finally dump my ex. Freedom....
An inspiration on indecision
Hope you find it useful when it comes to a tough decision.
Appreciated Lydiah. Hope all is well with you.
One of the best😎
Thanks very much. Appreciated.
I’ve been very indecisive about my career since I was young. I didn’t know what to major in high school, didn’t know what job I wanted to pursue, so I just chose a major my parents wanted me to study. Now I’m still as lost as ever. I kinda know what I have to do now, but since we only live once, I can’t really go back in time and redo everything…
That’s terrific. I really hope this helped you.
i am in the same position as you. I am a high schooler and i can't choose a career. it's a conflict between my own interests and what my parents want me to do. i can never excel at what they want me to do. I am certain that i'll end up as a failure no matter which one i choose.
@@user-kv1uv8un4x If you do something you enjoy, it can by definition not be a failure.
I feel like I can relate to you, at least to a large extent. Is there anything you would advice me that will bring some clarity to me?
Excellent Ted Talk 👏
Appreciated Ciara. Thanks very much.
Why thank you very much Ciara. Am sure you’ll never need it in your career!
Very interesting !
Thanks a lot Keerthana. Hope it's useful for you.
9:45 The dilemma. How will it feel in... Visualization. Future self. Positive reframing.
15:00 Probability test
Thanks very much Joyce. Very helpful.
? I’m sharing this with everyone I know.
Languish:
-To be or become weak or feeble; lose strength or vigor.
-To exist or continue in miserable or disheartening conditions.
should I watch this video?
Grateful as it’s painful decision time for me.
Thanks very much. Hope you are doing well with those choices.
Well spoken but mostly useful content
Appreciated Scott. Thank you for your comment,
If you only watch one, watch this one.
Many thanks to you Ryuji.
Am mind blown!?
Thank you very much. I hope it is useful for you. Feel free to share.
I am indecisive about whether to go back to chicago or to stay in los angeles. The cons of going back would be, its cold in chicago and I would live in strict rules, like curfew. Pro would be I'll have a job waiting for me. Con of living in los angeles: i need a car to get by anywhere. I dont have a license. I'm afraid to drive because of the crazy drivers. Con is I dont have a job yet here. The cost of living is too expensive.
From what you have said, the move to Chicago sounds to be the better decision as there were more cons in LA.
Send it to everyone you know. You’ll make friends for life.
You’re always guaranteed to get high quality insights from Nuala.
Thanks Ece. Appreciated.
I have one question if its not too late to ask: does character influence the decision making process too.
Even a few minutes will change how you make decisions.
Indecision can be a real challenge, but it's important to remember that everyone experiences it from time to time.
You cant admit you cant decide. Now I might. Eveyone has the same fears.
I loved every thing you said, but what about if you are not sure what can go wrong? What if the wrong thing is you getting nervous and saying the wrong things infront of the public eye? I want to start performing in the street but my mind makes it such a big thing to public speak and interact with strangers in that way . . I guess what im afraid of that even tho ill know what ill do in my show cause i would practice it alot on my own, infront of people its different. I know i might get super nervous … even tho i would be prepared for my show im pretty sure stuff might happrn that i would have to improvise.. and i guess that scares me
Try pressing an EASY button, from Staples? It says, "that was EASY" when you press it.
Global EASY buttons are available in the USA. Global buttons have different languages.
(Perhaps, pressing an EASY button, over and over, can give us a slight push, forward)
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thanks much
Interesting idea Harry - thanks a lot
WOW!! I got absolutely nothing from this aside from a chuckle about the donkeys dilemma in the first minute of the video.
Anxious? 😱 Want help deciding? Its the best 18 minutes
Can anyone tell me what this video is saying
I am still learning English it is a bit hard for me 😥
It’s just Paul Simon. But point taken.
Thanks very much for the clarification Joe. Great point! Hope you enjoyed it.
👍👍👍👍👌
Did anyone catch author of Game Framing and Positive Psychology that she referenced?
Hi Lizbeth. It was Daniel Kahneman ( gain framing) and also Martin Seligman. Two different angles. Let me know if I can help. Nuala
Ps. Feel free to connect on LinkedIn.
@@nualag1 Fine. What other resources do you recommend? And also the 2 things that weren't covered in your otherwise perfect presentation were changing your mind once you made a decision (reconsidering it) and not enough information to make a decision because I am one to want all the available information and choices before I decide. That too, as you said, can be a problem when too many choices become overwhelming. The certainty of the outcome is exactly what people want and are needing. Different scenarios can be played out with their probable outcomes, which I enjoy doing, but at the end of the day people have to make the best decision they can with the information they have and go from there.
There may be other psychological issues that also come into play as well such as controlling people in your life who want to tell you what to do and how to do it but that is a different story.