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Why choosing nothing can feel easier than choosing

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Decision fatigue paralyzes modern adults to the point where staring at a blank wall becomes preferable to picking an activity. We demand endless choices but absolutely refuse to take responsibility for making one.

Why choosing nothing can feel easier than choosing
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