I haven't failed, I've found 10,000 ways that don't work. - Ben Franklin
Most college students are at a wonderful time in their lives that can also be difficult. Pressure to do well in school, date, get married, provide financially for themselves, and plan their futures can be overwhelming at times. This pressure can create anxiety about the future and the choices we have to make in the present. While these decisions have to be made, worrying about making the right decisions will not help us make better decisions. Worry can increase stress and anxiety which in turn decreases our ability to make a rational decision. One helpful tip for reducing anxiety about decision making is to view risk taking and making mistakes as valuable ways to learn. We will all make mistakes, and putting excessive pressure on ourselves to make the right decision does not help us make better decisions, it only makes us have more stress. Give yourself permission to make wrong decisions or to make mistakes during this new year. If you are not sure how to be less anxious about decisions, please contact the Biofeedback Center for help in reducing your stress.
